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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.97, 937.20 and 457.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.97, 937.20 and 457.84 is: 631.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.97 : 937.20 = 457.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.97/937.20 = 457.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.97x = 937.20 × 457.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.97x = 429,087.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,087.65/678.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.97

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