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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.12, 1,016.64 and 461.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.12, 1,016.64 and 461.76 is: 692.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.12 : 1,016.64 = 461.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.12/1,016.64 = 461.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.12x = 1,016.64 × 461.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.12x = 469,443.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,443.69/678.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.27

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