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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.73, 1,020.40 and 269.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.73, 1,020.40 and 269.63 is: 404.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.73 : 1,020.40 = 269.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.73/1,020.40 = 269.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.73x = 1,020.40 × 269.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.73x = 275,132.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,132.33/680.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.17

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