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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.33, 1,017.88 and 418.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.33, 1,017.88 and 418.97 is: 628.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.33 : 1,017.88 = 418.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.33/1,017.88 = 418.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.33x = 1,017.88 × 418.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.33x = 426,454.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,454.00/678.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.68

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