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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.08, 1,014.56 and 483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.08, 1,014.56 and 483.52 is: 723.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.08 : 1,014.56 = 483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.08/1,014.56 = 483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.08x = 1,014.56 × 483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.08x = 490,560.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,560.05/678.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.45

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