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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.84, 1,016.88 and 497.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.84, 1,016.88 and 497.22 is: 744.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.84 : 1,016.88 = 497.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.84/1,016.88 = 497.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.84x = 1,016.88 × 497.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.84x = 505,613.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,613.07/678.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.82

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