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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.63, 1,018.29 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.63, 1,018.29 and 267.80 is: 401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.63 : 1,018.29 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.63/1,018.29 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.63x = 1,018.29 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.63x = 272,693.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,693.97/678.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.83

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