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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.24, 924.68 and 408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.24, 924.68 and 408.16 is: 563.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.24 : 924.68 = 408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.24/924.68 = 408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.24x = 924.68 × 408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.24x = 377,417.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,417.39/670.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.11

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