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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.70, 1,017.74 and 473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.70, 1,017.74 and 473.36 is: 709.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.70 : 1,017.74 = 473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.70/1,017.74 = 473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.70x = 1,017.74 × 473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.70x = 481,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,757.89/678.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.83

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