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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.69, 1,020.31 and 269.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.69, 1,020.31 and 269.65 is: 404.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.69 : 1,020.31 = 269.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.69/1,020.31 = 269.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.69x = 1,020.31 × 269.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.69x = 275,126.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,126.59/680.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.19

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