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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.69, 936.08 and 469.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.69, 936.08 and 469.22 is: 647.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.69 : 936.08 = 469.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.69/936.08 = 469.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.69x = 936.08 × 469.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.69x = 439,226.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,226.14/678.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.17

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