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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.27, 935.54 and 416.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.27, 935.54 and 416.43 is: 574.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.27 : 935.54 = 416.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.27/935.54 = 416.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.27x = 935.54 × 416.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.27x = 389,584.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,584.84/678.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.38

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