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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.97, 1,018.58 and 216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.97, 1,018.58 and 216.62 is: 324.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.97 : 1,018.58 = 216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.97/1,018.58 = 216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.97x = 1,018.58 × 216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.97x = 220,643.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,643.72/678.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.97

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