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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.07, 935.69 and 398.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.07, 935.69 and 398.49 is: 549.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.07 : 935.69 = 398.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.07/935.69 = 398.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.07x = 935.69 × 398.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.07x = 372,863.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,863.11/678.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.89

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