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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.16, 1,014.81 and 433.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.16, 1,014.81 and 433.54 is: 648.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.16 : 1,014.81 = 433.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.16/1,014.81 = 433.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.16x = 1,014.81 × 433.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.16x = 439,960.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,960.73/678.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.76

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