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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.67, 936.19 and 442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.67, 936.19 and 442.32 is: 610.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.67 : 936.19 = 442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.67/936.19 = 442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.67x = 936.19 × 442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.67x = 414,095.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,095.56/678.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.16

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