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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.73, 936.54 and 398.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.73, 936.54 and 398.95 is: 550.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.73 : 936.54 = 398.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.73/936.54 = 398.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.73x = 936.54 × 398.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.73x = 373,632.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,632.63/678.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.49

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