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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678, 1,017.15 and 293.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678, 1,017.15 and 293.25 is: 439.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678 : 1,017.15 = 293.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678/1,017.15 = 293.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678x = 1,017.15 × 293.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678x = 298,279.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,279.24/678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.94

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