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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.44, 1,017.65 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.44, 1,017.65 and 191.46 is: 287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.44 : 1,017.65 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.44/1,017.65 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.44x = 1,017.65 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.44x = 194,838.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,838.31/678.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.19

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