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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.03, 1,016.61 and 446.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.03, 1,016.61 and 446.22 is: 669.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.03 : 1,016.61 = 446.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.03/1,016.61 = 446.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.03x = 1,016.61 × 446.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.03x = 453,631.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,631.71/678.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.04

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