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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.74, 1,018.17 and 216.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.74, 1,018.17 and 216.63 is: 324.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.74 : 1,018.17 = 216.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.74/1,018.17 = 216.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.74x = 1,018.17 × 216.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.74x = 220,566.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,566.17/678.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.96

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