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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.01, 1,014.78 and 447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.01, 1,014.78 and 447.16 is: 669.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.01 : 1,014.78 = 447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.01/1,014.78 = 447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.01x = 1,014.78 × 447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.01x = 453,763.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,763.95/678.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.26

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