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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.27, 1,017.46 and 216.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.27, 1,017.46 and 216.09 is: 324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.27 : 1,017.46 = 216.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.27/1,017.46 = 216.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.27x = 1,017.46 × 216.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.27x = 219,862.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,862.93/678.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.15

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