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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.06, 924.78 and 408.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.06, 924.78 and 408.02 is: 563.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.06 : 924.78 = 408.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.06/924.78 = 408.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.06x = 924.78 × 408.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.06x = 377,328.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,328.74/670.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.13

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