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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.59, 936.23 and 429.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.59, 936.23 and 429.87 is: 593.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.59 : 936.23 = 429.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.59/936.23 = 429.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.59x = 936.23 × 429.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.59x = 402,458.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,458.55/678.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.08

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