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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.02, 1,016.31 and 417.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.02, 1,016.31 and 417.33 is: 625.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.02 : 1,016.31 = 417.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.02/1,016.31 = 417.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.02x = 1,016.31 × 417.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.02x = 424,136.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,136.65/678.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.56

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