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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.97, 1,018.52 and 246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.97, 1,018.52 and 246.02 is: 369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.97 : 1,018.52 = 246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.97/1,018.52 = 246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.97x = 1,018.52 × 246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.97x = 250,578.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,578.00/678.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.06

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