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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.97, 1,018.46 and 268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.97, 1,018.46 and 268.30 is: 402.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.97 : 1,018.46 = 268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.97/1,018.46 = 268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.97x = 1,018.46 × 268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.97x = 273,252.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,252.82/678.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.45

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