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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.46, 1,017.69 and 245.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.46, 1,017.69 and 245.38 is: 368.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.46 : 1,017.69 = 245.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.46/1,017.69 = 245.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.46x = 1,017.69 × 245.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.46x = 249,720.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,720.77/678.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.07

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