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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.63, 936.42 and 398.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.63, 936.42 and 398.82 is: 550.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.63 : 936.42 = 398.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.63/936.42 = 398.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.63x = 936.42 × 398.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.63x = 373,463.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,463.02/678.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.32

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