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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.78, 936.50 and 457.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.78, 936.50 and 457.38 is: 631.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.78 : 936.50 = 457.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.78/936.50 = 457.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.78x = 936.50 × 457.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.78x = 428,334.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,334.08/678.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.04

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