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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.52, 936.12 and 416.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.52, 936.12 and 416.44 is: 574.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.52 : 936.12 = 416.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.52/936.12 = 416.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.52x = 936.12 × 416.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.52x = 389,837.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,837.81/678.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.54

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