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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.11, 935.88 and 412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.11, 935.88 and 412.68 is: 569.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.11 : 935.88 = 412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.11/935.88 = 412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.11x = 935.88 × 412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.11x = 386,218.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,218.96/678.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.56

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