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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.17, 1,018.06 and 404.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.17, 1,018.06 and 404.39 is: 607.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.17 : 1,018.06 = 404.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.17/1,018.06 = 404.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.17x = 1,018.06 × 404.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.17x = 411,693.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,693.28/678.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.07

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