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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.66, 1,018.02 and 497.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.66, 1,018.02 and 497.40 is: 746.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.66 : 1,018.02 = 497.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.66/1,018.02 = 497.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.66x = 1,018.02 × 497.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.66x = 506,363.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,363.15/678.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.12

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