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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.96, 1,029.43 and 269.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.96, 1,029.43 and 269.55 is: 404.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.96 : 1,029.43 = 269.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.96/1,029.43 = 269.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.96x = 1,029.43 × 269.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.96x = 277,482.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,482.86/685.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.52

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