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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.59, 936.18 and 416.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.59, 936.18 and 416.15 is: 574.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.59 : 936.18 = 416.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.59/936.18 = 416.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.59x = 936.18 × 416.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.59x = 389,586.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,586.63/678.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.12

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