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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.96, 937.04 and 417.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.96, 937.04 and 417.15 is: 575.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.96 : 937.04 = 417.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.96/937.04 = 417.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.96x = 937.04 × 417.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.96x = 390,884.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,884.15/678.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.71

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