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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.47, 1,017.21 and 370.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.47, 1,017.21 and 370.46 is: 555.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.47 : 1,017.21 = 370.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.47/1,017.21 = 370.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.47x = 1,017.21 × 370.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.47x = 376,830.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,830.53/678.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.42

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