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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.72, 936.94 and 455.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.72, 936.94 and 455.24 is: 628.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.72 : 936.94 = 455.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.72/936.94 = 455.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.72x = 936.94 × 455.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.72x = 426,532.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,532.57/678.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.44

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