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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.47, 1,017.75 and 389.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.47, 1,017.75 and 389.30 is: 583.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.47 : 1,017.75 = 389.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.47/1,017.75 = 389.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.47x = 1,017.75 × 389.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.47x = 396,204.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,204.99/678.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.97

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