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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.66, 936.62 and 416.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.66, 936.62 and 416.63 is: 574.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.66 : 936.62 = 416.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.66/936.62 = 416.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.66x = 936.62 × 416.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.66x = 390,217.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,217.22/678.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.98

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