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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.70, 1,020.96 and 269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.70, 1,020.96 and 269.94 is: 404.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.70 : 1,020.96 = 269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.70/1,020.96 = 269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.70x = 1,020.96 × 269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.70x = 275,597.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,597.94/680.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.87

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