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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.48, 936.72 and 430.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.48, 936.72 and 430.16 is: 593.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.48 : 936.72 = 430.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.48/936.72 = 430.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.48x = 936.72 × 430.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.48x = 402,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,939.48/678.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.89

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