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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.20, 936 and 416.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.20, 936 and 416.36 is: 574.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.20 : 936 = 416.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.20/936 = 416.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.20x = 936 × 416.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.20x = 389,708.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,708.28/678.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.63

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