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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.88, 1,018.78 and 473.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.88, 1,018.78 and 473.85 is: 711.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.88 : 1,018.78 = 473.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.88/1,018.78 = 473.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.88x = 1,018.78 × 473.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.88x = 482,747.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,747.72/678.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.09

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