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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.10, 1,017.15 and 459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.10, 1,017.15 and 459.40 is: 689.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.10 : 1,017.15 = 459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.10/1,017.15 = 459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.10x = 1,017.15 × 459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.10x = 467,278.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,278.71/678.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.10

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