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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.94, 1,018.46 and 268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.94, 1,018.46 and 268.06 is: 402.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.94 : 1,018.46 = 268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.94/1,018.46 = 268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.94x = 1,018.46 × 268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.94x = 273,008.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,008.39/678.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.11

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