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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.12, 1,017.07 and 482.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.12, 1,017.07 and 482.53 is: 723.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.12 : 1,017.07 = 482.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.12/1,017.07 = 482.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.12x = 1,017.07 × 482.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.12x = 490,766.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,766.79/678.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.72

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