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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.36, 925.17 and 408.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.36, 925.17 and 408.37 is: 563.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.36 : 925.17 = 408.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.36/925.17 = 408.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.36x = 925.17 × 408.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.36x = 377,811.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,811.67/670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.60

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