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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.27, 1,017.48 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.27, 1,017.48 and 215.88 is: 323.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.27 : 1,017.48 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.27/1,017.48 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.27x = 1,017.48 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.27x = 219,657.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,657.63/678.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.85

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