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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.06, 934.74 and 500.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.06, 934.74 and 500.76 is: 690.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.06 : 934.74 = 500.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.06/934.74 = 500.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.06x = 934.74 × 500.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.06x = 468,080.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,080.40/678.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.32

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