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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.68, 1,018.46 and 245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.68, 1,018.46 and 245.80 is: 368.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.68 : 1,018.46 = 245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.68/1,018.46 = 245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.68x = 1,018.46 × 245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.68x = 250,337.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,337.47/678.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.86

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