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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.04, 924.74 and 408.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.04, 924.74 and 408.05 is: 563.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.04 : 924.74 = 408.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.04/924.74 = 408.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.04x = 924.74 × 408.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.04x = 377,340.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,340.16/670.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.16

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