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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.70, 936.30 and 416.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.70, 936.30 and 416.62 is: 574.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.70 : 936.30 = 416.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.70/936.30 = 416.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.70x = 936.30 × 416.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.70x = 390,081.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,081.31/678.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.75

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