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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.42, 1,016.01 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.42, 1,016.01 and 403.56 is: 604.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.42 : 1,016.01 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.42/1,016.01 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.42x = 1,016.01 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.42x = 410,021.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,021.00/678.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.38

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