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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.88, 936.86 and 430.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.88, 936.86 and 430.34 is: 593.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.88 : 936.86 = 430.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.88/936.86 = 430.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.88x = 936.86 × 430.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.88x = 403,168.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,168.52/678.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.88

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