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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.53, 936.33 and 457.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.53, 936.33 and 457.13 is: 630.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.53 : 936.33 = 457.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.53/936.33 = 457.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.53x = 936.33 × 457.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.53x = 428,019.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,019.85/678.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.81

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