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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.61, 936.39 and 416.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.61, 936.39 and 416.53 is: 574.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.61 : 936.39 = 416.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.61/936.39 = 416.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.61x = 936.39 × 416.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.61x = 390,034.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,034.53/678.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.76

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