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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.56, 936.48 and 412.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.56, 936.48 and 412.94 is: 569.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.56 : 936.48 = 412.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.56/936.48 = 412.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.56x = 936.48 × 412.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.56x = 386,712.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,712.39/678.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.90

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