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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.57, 936.71 and 429.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.57, 936.71 and 429.86 is: 593.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.57 : 936.71 = 429.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.57/936.71 = 429.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.57x = 936.71 × 429.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.57x = 402,647.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,647.33/678.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.38

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