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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.03, 1,017.72 and 483.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.03, 1,017.72 and 483.25 is: 725.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.03 : 1,017.72 = 483.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.03/1,017.72 = 483.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.03x = 1,017.72 × 483.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.03x = 491,813.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,813.91/678.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.36

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