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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.69, 1,018.44 and 245.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.69, 1,018.44 and 245.79 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.69 : 1,018.44 = 245.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.69/1,018.44 = 245.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.69x = 1,018.44 × 245.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.69x = 250,322.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,322.37/678.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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