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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.48, 1,016.19 and 414.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.48, 1,016.19 and 414.23 is: 620.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.48 : 1,016.19 = 414.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.48/1,016.19 = 414.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.48x = 1,016.19 × 414.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.48x = 420,931.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,931.30/678.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.40

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