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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.37, 1,017.81 and 415.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.37, 1,017.81 and 415.37 is: 623.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.37 : 1,017.81 = 415.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.37/1,017.81 = 415.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.37x = 1,017.81 × 415.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.37x = 422,767.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,767.74/678.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.21

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