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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.48, 1,016.36 and 638.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.48, 1,016.36 and 638.52 is: 956.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.48 : 1,016.36 = 638.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.48/1,016.36 = 638.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.48x = 1,016.36 × 638.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.48x = 648,966.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,966.19/678.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.50

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