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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.83, 1,017.63 and 354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.83, 1,017.63 and 354.42 is: 531.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.83 : 1,017.63 = 354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.83/1,017.63 = 354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.83x = 1,017.63 × 354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.83x = 360,668.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,668.42/678.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.31

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