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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.30, 1,018.26 and 462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.30, 1,018.26 and 462.30 is: 694.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.30 : 1,018.26 = 462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.30/1,018.26 = 462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.30x = 1,018.26 × 462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.30x = 470,741.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,741.60/678.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.00

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