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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.99, 936.99 and 430.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.99, 936.99 and 430.23 is: 593.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.99 : 936.99 = 430.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.99/936.99 = 430.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.99x = 936.99 × 430.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.99x = 403,121.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,121.21/678.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.71

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