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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.70, 936.61 and 398.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.70, 936.61 and 398.94 is: 550.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.70 : 936.61 = 398.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.70/936.61 = 398.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.70x = 936.61 × 398.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.70x = 373,651.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,651.19/678.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.54

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