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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.26, 935.46 and 454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.26, 935.46 and 454.28 is: 626.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.26 : 935.46 = 454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.26/935.46 = 454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.26x = 935.46 × 454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.26x = 424,960.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,960.77/678.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.55

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