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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.51, 937.89 and 483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.51, 937.89 and 483.30 is: 668.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.51 : 937.89 = 483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.51/937.89 = 483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.51x = 937.89 × 483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.51x = 453,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,282.24/678.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.06

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