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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.87, 1,018.44 and 216.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.87, 1,018.44 and 216.57 is: 324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.87 : 1,018.44 = 216.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.87/1,018.44 = 216.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.87x = 1,018.44 × 216.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.87x = 220,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,563.55/678.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.90

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