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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.72, 937.44 and 483.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.72, 937.44 and 483.08 is: 667.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.72 : 937.44 = 483.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.72/937.44 = 483.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.72x = 937.44 × 483.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.72x = 452,858.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,858.52/678.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.22

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