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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.55, 1,017.79 and 216.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.55, 1,017.79 and 216.35 is: 324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.55 : 1,017.79 = 216.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.55/1,017.79 = 216.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.55x = 1,017.79 × 216.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.55x = 220,198.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,198.87/678.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.51

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