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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.22, 935.88 and 416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.22, 935.88 and 416.18 is: 574.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.22 : 935.88 = 416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.22/935.88 = 416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.22x = 935.88 × 416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.22x = 389,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,494.54/678.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.29

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