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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.82, 1,021.34 and 269.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.82, 1,021.34 and 269.96 is: 404.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.82 : 1,021.34 = 269.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.82/1,021.34 = 269.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.82x = 1,021.34 × 269.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.82x = 275,715.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,715.00/680.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.98

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