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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.99, 937.67 and 446.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.99, 937.67 and 446.25 is: 616.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.99 : 937.67 = 446.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.99/937.67 = 446.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.99x = 937.67 × 446.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.99x = 418,433.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,433.01/678.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.26

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