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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.98, 936.46 and 504.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.98, 936.46 and 504.02 is: 695.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.98 : 936.46 = 504.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.98/936.46 = 504.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.98x = 936.46 × 504.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.98x = 471,997.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,997.54/678.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.15

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