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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.25, 935.67 and 481.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.25, 935.67 and 481.87 is: 664.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.25 : 935.67 = 481.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.25/935.67 = 481.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.25x = 935.67 × 481.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.25x = 450,871.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,871.30/678.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.76

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