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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.48, 1,017.72 and 245.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.48, 1,017.72 and 245.67 is: 368.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.48 : 1,017.72 = 245.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.48/1,017.72 = 245.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.48x = 1,017.72 × 245.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.48x = 250,023.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,023.27/678.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.51

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