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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.65, 1,018.00 and 418.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.65, 1,018.00 and 418.48 is: 627.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.65 : 1,018.00 = 418.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.65/1,018.00 = 418.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.65x = 1,018.00 × 418.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.65x = 426,010.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,010.62/678.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.74

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