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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.12, 1,016.82 and 436.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.12, 1,016.82 and 436.38 is: 654.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.12 : 1,016.82 = 436.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.12/1,016.82 = 436.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.12x = 1,016.82 × 436.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.12x = 443,719.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,719.91/678.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.34

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