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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.49, 1,017.12 and 267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.49, 1,017.12 and 267.64 is: 401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.49 : 1,017.12 = 267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.49/1,017.12 = 267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.49x = 1,017.12 × 267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.49x = 272,222.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,222.00/678.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.22

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