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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.20, 924.42 and 407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.20, 924.42 and 407.88 is: 562.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.20 : 924.42 = 407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.20/924.42 = 407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.20x = 924.42 × 407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.20x = 377,052.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,052.43/670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.60

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