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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.37, 924.64 and 408.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.37, 924.64 and 408.41 is: 563.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.37 : 924.64 = 408.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.37/924.64 = 408.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.37x = 924.64 × 408.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.37x = 377,632.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,632.22/670.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.32

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