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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.07, 935.35 and 428.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.07, 935.35 and 428.96 is: 591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.07 : 935.35 = 428.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.07/935.35 = 428.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.07x = 935.35 × 428.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.07x = 401,229.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,229.00/678.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.72

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