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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.14, 935.64 and 416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.14, 935.64 and 416.18 is: 574.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.14 : 935.64 = 416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.14/935.64 = 416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.14x = 935.64 × 416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.14x = 389,394.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,394.66/678.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.21

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