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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.15, 935.97 and 416.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.15, 935.97 and 416.13 is: 574.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.15 : 935.97 = 416.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.15/935.97 = 416.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.15x = 935.97 × 416.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.15x = 389,485.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,485.20/678.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.33

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