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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.27, 935.38 and 468.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.27, 935.38 and 468.11 is: 645.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.27 : 935.38 = 468.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.27/935.38 = 468.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.27x = 935.38 × 468.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.27x = 437,863.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,863.66/678.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.56

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