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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.19, 1,017.58 and 288.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.19, 1,017.58 and 288.46 is: 432.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.19 : 1,017.58 = 288.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.19/1,017.58 = 288.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.19x = 1,017.58 × 288.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.19x = 293,526.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,526.04/678.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.81

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