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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.27, 1,017.60 and 288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.27, 1,017.60 and 288.06 is: 432.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.27 : 1,017.60 = 288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.27/1,017.60 = 288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.27x = 1,017.60 × 288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.27x = 293,129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,129.86/678.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.17

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