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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.95, 1,018.45 and 268.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.95, 1,018.45 and 268.17 is: 402.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.95 : 1,018.45 = 268.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.95/1,018.45 = 268.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.95x = 1,018.45 × 268.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.95x = 273,117.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,117.74/678.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.26

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