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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.20, 1,016.91 and 418.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.20, 1,016.91 and 418.29 is: 627.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.20 : 1,016.91 = 418.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.20/1,016.91 = 418.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.20x = 1,016.91 × 418.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.20x = 425,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,363.28/678.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.19

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