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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678, 935.84 and 445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678, 935.84 and 445.44 is: 614.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678 : 935.84 = 445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678/935.84 = 445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678x = 935.84 × 445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678x = 416,860.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,860.57/678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.84

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