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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.24, 935.80 and 416.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.24, 935.80 and 416.08 is: 574.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.24 : 935.80 = 416.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.24/935.80 = 416.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.24x = 935.80 × 416.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.24x = 389,367.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,367.66/678.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.09

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