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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.78, 936.99 and 458.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.78, 936.99 and 458.37 is: 632.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.78 : 936.99 = 458.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.78/936.99 = 458.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.78x = 936.99 × 458.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.78x = 429,488.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,488.11/678.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.74

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