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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678, 936 and 471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678, 936 and 471.36 is: 650.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678 : 936 = 471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678/936 = 471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678x = 936 × 471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678x = 441,192.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,192.96/678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.73

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