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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.40, 935.88 and 503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.40, 935.88 and 503.44 is: 694.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.40 : 935.88 = 503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.40/935.88 = 503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.40x = 935.88 × 503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.40x = 471,159.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,159.43/678.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.52

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