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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.65, 1,018.16 and 288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.65, 1,018.16 and 288.44 is: 432.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.65 : 1,018.16 = 288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.65/1,018.16 = 288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.65x = 1,018.16 × 288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.65x = 293,671.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,671.54/678.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.73

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