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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.11, 935.55 and 416.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.11, 935.55 and 416.07 is: 574.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.11 : 935.55 = 416.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.11/935.55 = 416.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.11x = 935.55 × 416.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.11x = 389,254.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,254.29/678.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.03

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