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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.90, 1,020.62 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.90, 1,020.62 and 269.46 is: 403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.90 : 1,020.62 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.90/1,020.62 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.90x = 1,020.62 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.90x = 275,014.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,014.92/680.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.90

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