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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.78, 936.36 and 458.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.78, 936.36 and 458.06 is: 631.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.78 : 936.36 = 458.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.78/936.36 = 458.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.78x = 936.36 × 458.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.78x = 428,904.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,904.38/678.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.88

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