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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.08, 936.08 and 445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.08, 936.08 and 445.12 is: 614.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.08 : 936.08 = 445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.08/936.08 = 445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.08x = 936.08 × 445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.08x = 416,667.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,667.93/678.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.48

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