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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.28, 935.82 and 416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.28, 935.82 and 416.20 is: 574.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.28 : 935.82 = 416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.28/935.82 = 416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.28x = 935.82 × 416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.28x = 389,488.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,488.28/678.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.23

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