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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.32, 935.84 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.32, 935.84 and 445.04 is: 614.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.32 : 935.84 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.32/935.84 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.32x = 935.84 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.32x = 416,486.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,486.23/678.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.00

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