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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.65, 1,018.07 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.65, 1,018.07 and 216.44 is: 324.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.65 : 1,018.07 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.65/1,018.07 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.65x = 1,018.07 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.65x = 220,349.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,349.53/678.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.69

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