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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.18, 1,014.90 and 418.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.18, 1,014.90 and 418.12 is: 625.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.18 : 1,014.90 = 418.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.18/1,014.90 = 418.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.18x = 1,014.90 × 418.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.18x = 424,349.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,349.99/678.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.72

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