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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.06, 935.91 and 429.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.06, 935.91 and 429.66 is: 593.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.06 : 935.91 = 429.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.06/935.91 = 429.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.06x = 935.91 × 429.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.06x = 402,123.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,123.09/678.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.05

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