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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678, 1,016.19 and 287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678, 1,016.19 and 287.88 is: 431.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678 : 1,016.19 = 287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678/1,016.19 = 287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678x = 1,016.19 × 287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678x = 292,540.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,540.78/678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.48

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