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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.76, 937.02 and 482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.76, 937.02 and 482.44 is: 666.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.76 : 937.02 = 482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.76/937.02 = 482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.76x = 937.02 × 482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.76x = 452,055.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,055.93/678.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.00

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