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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.79, 1,016.65 and 432.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.79, 1,016.65 and 432.01 is: 647.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.79 : 1,016.65 = 432.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.79/1,016.65 = 432.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.79x = 1,016.65 × 432.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.79x = 439,202.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,202.97/678.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.04

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