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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.40, 936.24 and 416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.40, 936.24 and 416.32 is: 574.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.40 : 936.24 = 416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.40/936.24 = 416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.40x = 936.24 × 416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.40x = 389,775.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,775.44/678.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.55

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