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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.65, 1,016.55 and 434.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.65, 1,016.55 and 434.43 is: 650.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.65 : 1,016.55 = 434.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.65/1,016.55 = 434.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.65x = 1,016.55 × 434.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.65x = 441,619.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,619.82/678.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.74

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