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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.48, 1,018.20 and 267.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.48, 1,018.20 and 267.63 is: 401.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.48 : 1,018.20 = 267.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.48/1,018.20 = 267.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.48x = 1,018.20 × 267.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.48x = 272,500.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,500.87/678.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.63

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