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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.38, 1,018.25 and 458.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.38, 1,018.25 and 458.30 is: 687.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.38 : 1,018.25 = 458.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.38/1,018.25 = 458.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.38x = 1,018.25 × 458.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.38x = 466,656.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,656.59/678.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.90

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