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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.78, 937.17 and 457.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.78, 937.17 and 457.65 is: 631.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.78 : 937.17 = 457.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.78/937.17 = 457.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.78x = 937.17 × 457.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.78x = 428,895.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,895.85/678.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.86

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