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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.23, 935.95 and 398.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.23, 935.95 and 398.42 is: 549.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.23 : 935.95 = 398.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.23/935.95 = 398.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.23x = 935.95 × 398.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.23x = 372,895.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,895.52/678.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.81

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