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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.97, 1,018.58 and 246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.97, 1,018.58 and 246.07 is: 369.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.97 : 1,018.58 = 246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.97/1,018.58 = 246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.97x = 1,018.58 × 246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.97x = 250,641.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,641.98/678.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.15

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