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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.04, 935.22 and 416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.04, 935.22 and 416.16 is: 574.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.04 : 935.22 = 416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.04/935.22 = 416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.04x = 935.22 × 416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.04x = 389,201.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,201.16/678.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.01

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