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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.12, 1,015.11 and 446.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.12, 1,015.11 and 446.55 is: 668.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.12 : 1,015.11 = 446.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.12/1,015.11 = 446.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.12x = 1,015.11 × 446.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.12x = 453,297.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,297.37/678.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.46

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