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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.99, 936.45 and 416.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.99, 936.45 and 416.82 is: 574.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.99 : 936.45 = 416.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.99/936.45 = 416.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.99x = 936.45 × 416.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.99x = 390,331.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,331.09/678.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.87

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