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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.07, 1,017.37 and 400.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.07, 1,017.37 and 400.64 is: 601.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.07 : 1,017.37 = 400.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.07/1,017.37 = 400.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.07x = 1,017.37 × 400.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.07x = 407,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,599.12/678.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.12

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