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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.79, 1,018.64 and 401.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.79, 1,018.64 and 401.32 is: 602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.79 : 1,018.64 = 401.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.79/1,018.64 = 401.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.79x = 1,018.64 × 401.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.79x = 408,800.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,800.60/678.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.25

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