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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.24, 1,018.73 and 404.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.24, 1,018.73 and 404.87 is: 608.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.24 : 1,018.73 = 404.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.24/1,018.73 = 404.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.24x = 1,018.73 × 404.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.24x = 412,446.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,446.10/678.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.11

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