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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.11, 936.23 and 416.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.11, 936.23 and 416.57 is: 575.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.11 : 936.23 = 416.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.11/936.23 = 416.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.11x = 936.23 × 416.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.11x = 389,998.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,998.57/678.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.13

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