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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.56, 936.43 and 416.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.56, 936.43 and 416.42 is: 574.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.56 : 936.43 = 416.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.56/936.43 = 416.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.56x = 936.43 × 416.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.56x = 389,948.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,948.18/678.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.67

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