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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.28, 924.71 and 408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.28, 924.71 and 408.20 is: 563.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.28 : 924.71 = 408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.28/924.71 = 408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.28x = 924.71 × 408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.28x = 377,466.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,466.62/670.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.15

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