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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.36, 935.54 and 416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.36, 935.54 and 416.28 is: 574.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.36 : 935.54 = 416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.36/935.54 = 416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.36x = 935.54 × 416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.36x = 389,446.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,446.59/678.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.10

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