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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.43, 1,017.43 and 345.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.43, 1,017.43 and 345.03 is: 517.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.43 : 1,017.43 = 345.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.43/1,017.43 = 345.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.43x = 1,017.43 × 345.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.43x = 351,043.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,043.87/678.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.44

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