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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.05, 924.72 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.05, 924.72 and 408 is: 563.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.05 : 924.72 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.05/924.72 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.05x = 924.72 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.05x = 377,285.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,285.76/670.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.07

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