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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.42, 1,017.74 and 245.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.42, 1,017.74 and 245.47 is: 368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.42 : 1,017.74 = 245.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.42/1,017.74 = 245.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.42x = 1,017.74 × 245.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.42x = 249,824.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,824.64/678.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.25

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