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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.47, 1,017.97 and 267.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.47, 1,017.97 and 267.89 is: 401.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.47 : 1,017.97 = 267.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.47/1,017.97 = 267.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.47x = 1,017.97 × 267.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.47x = 272,698.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,698.22/678.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.93

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