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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.31, 1,016.67 and 288.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.31, 1,016.67 and 288.07 is: 431.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.31 : 1,016.67 = 288.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.31/1,016.67 = 288.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.31x = 1,016.67 × 288.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.31x = 292,873.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,873.12/678.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.77

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