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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.40, 1,016.29 and 404.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.40, 1,016.29 and 404.71 is: 606.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.40 : 1,016.29 = 404.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.40/1,016.29 = 404.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.40x = 1,016.29 × 404.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.40x = 411,302.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,302.73/678.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.28

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