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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.40, 1,015.58 and 404.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.40, 1,015.58 and 404.35 is: 605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.40 : 1,015.58 = 404.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.40/1,015.58 = 404.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.40x = 1,015.58 × 404.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.40x = 410,647.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,647.75/678.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.32

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