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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.37, 1,015.39 and 446.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.37, 1,015.39 and 446.71 is: 668.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.37 : 1,015.39 = 446.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.37/1,015.39 = 446.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.37x = 1,015.39 × 446.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.37x = 453,584.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,584.87/678.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.64

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