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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.18, 924.96 and 408.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.18, 924.96 and 408.34 is: 563.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.18 : 924.96 = 408.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.18/924.96 = 408.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.18x = 924.96 × 408.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.18x = 377,698.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,698.17/670.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.58

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