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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.32, 935.58 and 439.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.32, 935.58 and 439.11 is: 605.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.32 : 935.58 = 439.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.32/935.58 = 439.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.32x = 935.58 × 439.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.32x = 410,820.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,820.55/678.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.64

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