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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.32, 935.90 and 442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.32, 935.90 and 442.32 is: 610.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.32 : 935.90 = 442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.32/935.90 = 442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.32x = 935.90 × 442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.32x = 413,967.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,967.29/678.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.28

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