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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.32, 924.96 and 408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.32, 924.96 and 408.24 is: 563.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.32 : 924.96 = 408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.32/924.96 = 408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.32x = 924.96 × 408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.32x = 377,605.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,605.67/670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.32

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