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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.43, 936.24 and 416.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.43, 936.24 and 416.45 is: 574.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.43 : 936.24 = 416.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.43/936.24 = 416.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.43x = 936.24 × 416.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.43x = 389,897.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,897.15/678.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.71

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