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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.92, 1,018.08 and 293.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.92, 1,018.08 and 293.90 is: 440.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.92 : 1,018.08 = 293.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.92/1,018.08 = 293.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.92x = 1,018.08 × 293.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.92x = 299,213.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,213.71/678.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.72

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