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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678, 935.75 and 416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678, 935.75 and 416.18 is: 574.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678 : 935.75 = 416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678/935.75 = 416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678x = 935.75 × 416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678x = 389,433.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,433.68/678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.39

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