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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.04, 935.39 and 479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.04, 935.39 and 479.16 is: 661.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.04 : 935.39 = 479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.04/935.39 = 479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.04x = 935.39 × 479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.04x = 448,196.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,196.74/678.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.02

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