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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.04, 1,017.87 and 404.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.04, 1,017.87 and 404.26 is: 606.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.04 : 1,017.87 = 404.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.04/1,017.87 = 404.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.04x = 1,017.87 × 404.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.04x = 411,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,487.68/678.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.88

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