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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.52, 935.76 and 445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.52, 935.76 and 445.60 is: 614.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.52 : 935.76 = 445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.52/935.76 = 445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.52x = 935.76 × 445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.52x = 416,974.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,974.66/678.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.54

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