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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.71, 936.69 and 416.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.71, 936.69 and 416.90 is: 575.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.71 : 936.69 = 416.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.71/936.69 = 416.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.71x = 936.69 × 416.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.71x = 390,506.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,506.06/678.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.37

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