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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.04, 1,017.54 and 434.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.04, 1,017.54 and 434.68 is: 652.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.04 : 1,017.54 = 434.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.04/1,017.54 = 434.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.04x = 1,017.54 × 434.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.04x = 442,304.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,304.29/678.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.33

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