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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.47, 934.99 and 454.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.47, 934.99 and 454.17 is: 625.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.47 : 934.99 = 454.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.47/934.99 = 454.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.47x = 934.99 × 454.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.47x = 424,644.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,644.41/678.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.89

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