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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.22, 935.60 and 468.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.22, 935.60 and 468.60 is: 646.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.22 : 935.60 = 468.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.22/935.60 = 468.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.22x = 935.60 × 468.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.22x = 438,422.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,422.16/678.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.43

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