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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.17, 936.03 and 454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.17, 936.03 and 454.44 is: 627.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.17 : 936.03 = 454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.17/936.03 = 454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.17x = 936.03 × 454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.17x = 425,365.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,365.51/678.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.22

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