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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.64, 936.72 and 454.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.64, 936.72 and 454.84 is: 627.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.64 : 936.72 = 454.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.64/936.72 = 454.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.64x = 936.72 × 454.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.64x = 426,057.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,057.72/678.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.81

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