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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.72, 936.56 and 413.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.72, 936.56 and 413.23 is: 570.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.72 : 936.56 = 413.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.72/936.56 = 413.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.72x = 936.56 × 413.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.72x = 387,014.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,014.69/678.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.21

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