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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.80, 1,018.60 and 288.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.80, 1,018.60 and 288.88 is: 433.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.80 : 1,018.60 = 288.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.80/1,018.60 = 288.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.80x = 1,018.60 × 288.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.80x = 294,250.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,250.36/678.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.49

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