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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.81, 1,016.24 and 418.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.81, 1,016.24 and 418.02 is: 625.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.81 : 1,016.24 = 418.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.81/1,016.24 = 418.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.81x = 1,016.24 × 418.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.81x = 424,808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,808.64/678.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.81

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