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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.34, 936.11 and 429.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.34, 936.11 and 429.40 is: 592.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.34 : 936.11 = 429.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.34/936.11 = 429.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.34x = 936.11 × 429.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.34x = 401,958.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,958.81/678.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.57

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