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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.80, 1,017.45 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.80, 1,017.45 and 267.80 is: 401.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.80 : 1,017.45 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.80/1,017.45 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.80x = 1,017.45 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.80x = 272,473.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,473.11/678.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.40

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