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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.26, 936.15 and 416.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.26, 936.15 and 416.49 is: 574.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.26 : 936.15 = 416.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.26/936.15 = 416.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.26x = 936.15 × 416.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.26x = 389,897.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,897.11/678.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.85

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