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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.62, 936.61 and 457.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.62, 936.61 and 457.58 is: 631.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.62 : 936.61 = 457.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.62/936.61 = 457.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.62x = 936.61 × 457.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.62x = 428,568.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,568.18/678.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.53

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