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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.36, 936.25 and 491.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.36, 936.25 and 491.79 is: 678.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.36 : 936.25 = 491.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.36/936.25 = 491.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.36x = 936.25 × 491.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.36x = 460,440.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,440.67/678.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.75

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