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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.74, 936.56 and 413.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.74, 936.56 and 413.05 is: 569.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.74 : 936.56 = 413.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.74/936.56 = 413.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.74x = 936.56 × 413.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.74x = 386,839.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,839.36/678.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.94

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