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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.45, 933.90 and 590.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.45, 933.90 and 590.97 is: 813.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.45 : 933.90 = 590.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.45/933.90 = 590.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.45x = 933.90 × 590.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.45x = 551,908.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,908.17/678.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.48

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