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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.92, 936.59 and 457.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.92, 936.59 and 457.92 is: 631.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.92 : 936.59 = 457.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.92/936.59 = 457.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.92x = 936.59 × 457.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.92x = 428,881.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,881.00/678.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.72

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