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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678, 935.68 and 398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678, 935.68 and 398.25 is: 549.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678 : 935.68 = 398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678/935.68 = 398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678x = 935.68 × 398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678x = 372,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,634.56/678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.61

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