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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.23, 935.58 and 429.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.23, 935.58 and 429.46 is: 592.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.23 : 935.58 = 429.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.23/935.58 = 429.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.23x = 935.58 × 429.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.23x = 401,794.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,794.19/678.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.42

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