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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.09, 1,017.54 and 404.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.09, 1,017.54 and 404.85 is: 607.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.09 : 1,017.54 = 404.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.09/1,017.54 = 404.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.09x = 1,017.54 × 404.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.09x = 411,951.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,951.07/678.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.52

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