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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.25, 935.49 and 429.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.25, 935.49 and 429.33 is: 592.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.25 : 935.49 = 429.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.25/935.49 = 429.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.25x = 935.49 × 429.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.25x = 401,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,633.92/678.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.16

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