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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.98, 1,017.87 and 405.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.98, 1,017.87 and 405.30 is: 607.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.98 : 1,017.87 = 405.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.98/1,017.87 = 405.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.98x = 1,017.87 × 405.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.98x = 412,545.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,545.01/678.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.59

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