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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.26, 935.88 and 416.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.26, 935.88 and 416.36 is: 574.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.26 : 935.88 = 416.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.26/935.88 = 416.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.26x = 935.88 × 416.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.26x = 389,663.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,663.00/678.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.50

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