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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.41, 1,017.62 and 216.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.41, 1,017.62 and 216.17 is: 324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.41 : 1,017.62 = 216.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.41/1,017.62 = 216.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.41x = 1,017.62 × 216.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.41x = 219,972.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,972.75/678.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.25

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