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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.04, 1,016.72 and 482.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.04, 1,016.72 and 482.93 is: 724.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.04 : 1,016.72 = 482.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.04/1,016.72 = 482.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.04x = 1,016.72 × 482.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.04x = 491,004.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,004.59/678.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.15

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