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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.77, 1,017.62 and 294.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.77, 1,017.62 and 294.29 is: 441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.77 : 1,017.62 = 294.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.77/1,017.62 = 294.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.77x = 1,017.62 × 294.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.77x = 299,473.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,473.92/678.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.20

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