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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.25, 936 and 416.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.25, 936 and 416.44 is: 574.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.25 : 936 = 416.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.25/936 = 416.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.25x = 936 × 416.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.25x = 389,787.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,787.84/678.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.70

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