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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.97, 936.63 and 399.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.97, 936.63 and 399.03 is: 550.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.97 : 936.63 = 399.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.97/936.63 = 399.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.97x = 936.63 × 399.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.97x = 373,739.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,739.96/678.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.45

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