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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.44, 1,017.88 and 245.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.44, 1,017.88 and 245.63 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.44 : 1,017.88 = 245.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.44/1,017.88 = 245.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.44x = 1,017.88 × 245.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.44x = 250,021.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,021.86/678.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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