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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.44, 1,015.29 and 418.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.44, 1,015.29 and 418.37 is: 626.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.44 : 1,015.29 = 418.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.44/1,015.29 = 418.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.44x = 1,015.29 × 418.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.44x = 424,761.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,761.80/678.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.09

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