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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.47, 1,017.86 and 267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.47, 1,017.86 and 267.62 is: 401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.47 : 1,017.86 = 267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.47/1,017.86 = 267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.47x = 1,017.86 × 267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.47x = 272,393.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,393.27/678.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.48

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