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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.64, 1,020.98 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.64, 1,020.98 and 269.88 is: 404.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.64 : 1,020.98 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.64/1,020.98 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.64x = 1,020.98 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.64x = 275,540.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,540.73/680.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.83

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