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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.83, 1,017.65 and 293.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.83, 1,017.65 and 293.87 is: 440.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.83 : 1,017.65 = 293.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.83/1,017.65 = 293.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.83x = 1,017.65 × 293.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.83x = 299,058.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,058.98/678.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.55

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