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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.89, 936.54 and 469.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.89, 936.54 and 469.35 is: 647.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.89 : 936.54 = 469.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.89/936.54 = 469.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.89x = 936.54 × 469.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.89x = 439,565.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,565.05/678.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.48

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