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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.56, 936.45 and 429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.56, 936.45 and 429.80 is: 593.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.56 : 936.45 = 429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.56/936.45 = 429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.56x = 936.45 × 429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.56x = 402,481.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,481.53/678.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.15

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