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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.38, 936.16 and 482.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.38, 936.16 and 482.23 is: 665.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.38 : 936.16 = 482.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.38/936.16 = 482.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.38x = 936.16 × 482.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.38x = 451,441.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,441.77/678.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.48

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