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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.49, 1,017.45 and 216.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.49, 1,017.45 and 216.15 is: 324.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.49 : 1,017.45 = 216.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.49/1,017.45 = 216.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.49x = 1,017.45 × 216.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.49x = 219,921.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,921.82/678.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.13

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