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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.59, 1,017.77 and 267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.59, 1,017.77 and 267.69 is: 401.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.59 : 1,017.77 = 267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.59/1,017.77 = 267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.59x = 1,017.77 × 267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.59x = 272,445.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,445.51/678.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.49

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