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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.25, 1,018.73 and 404.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.25, 1,018.73 and 404.87 is: 608.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.25 : 1,018.73 = 404.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.25/1,018.73 = 404.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.25x = 1,018.73 × 404.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.25x = 412,456.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,456.77/678.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.12

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