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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.53, 1,017.95 and 245.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.53, 1,017.95 and 245.69 is: 368.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.53 : 1,017.95 = 245.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.53/1,017.95 = 245.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.53x = 1,017.95 × 245.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.53x = 250,100.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,100.14/678.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.59

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