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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.65, 936.66 and 416.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.65, 936.66 and 416.63 is: 575.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.65 : 936.66 = 416.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.65/936.66 = 416.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.65x = 936.66 × 416.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.65x = 390,240.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,240.66/678.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.02

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