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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.14, 1,018.42 and 447.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.14, 1,018.42 and 447.50 is: 672.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.14 : 1,018.42 = 447.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.14/1,018.42 = 447.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.14x = 1,018.42 × 447.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.14x = 455,742.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,742.95/678.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.05

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