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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.63, 1,018.53 and 268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.63, 1,018.53 and 268.06 is: 402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.63 : 1,018.53 = 268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.63/1,018.53 = 268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.63x = 1,018.53 × 268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.63x = 273,025.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,025.81/678.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.32

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