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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.93, 1,018.68 and 485.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.93, 1,018.68 and 485.18 is: 727.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.93 : 1,018.68 = 485.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.93/1,018.68 = 485.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.93x = 1,018.68 × 485.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.93x = 494,243.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,243.16/678.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.97

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