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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.74, 937.54 and 468.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.74, 937.54 and 468.55 is: 647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.74 : 937.54 = 468.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.74/937.54 = 468.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.74x = 937.54 × 468.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.74x = 439,279.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,279.68/678.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.20

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