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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.50, 1,018.44 and 458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.50, 1,018.44 and 458.44 is: 688.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.50 : 1,018.44 = 458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.50/1,018.44 = 458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.50x = 1,018.44 × 458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.50x = 466,893.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,893.63/678.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.13

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