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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.26, 936.45 and 442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.26, 936.45 and 442.52 is: 610.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.26 : 936.45 = 442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.26/936.45 = 442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.26x = 936.45 × 442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.26x = 414,397.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,397.85/678.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.97

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