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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.24, 935.98 and 482.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.24, 935.98 and 482.10 is: 665.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.24 : 935.98 = 482.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.24/935.98 = 482.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.24x = 935.98 × 482.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.24x = 451,228.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,228.87/678.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.29

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