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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.80, 1,017.94 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.80, 1,017.94 and 216.48 is: 324.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.80 : 1,017.94 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.80/1,017.94 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.80x = 1,017.94 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.80x = 220,363.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,363.65/678.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.64

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