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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.51, 1,016.56 and 472.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.51, 1,016.56 and 472.68 is: 708.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.51 : 1,016.56 = 472.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.51/1,016.56 = 472.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.51x = 1,016.56 × 472.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.51x = 480,506.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,506.40/678.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.18

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