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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.98, 1,018.47 and 246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.98, 1,018.47 and 246.14 is: 369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.98 : 1,018.47 = 246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.98/1,018.47 = 246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.98x = 1,018.47 × 246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.98x = 250,685.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,685.86/678.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.21

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