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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.44, 925.38 and 408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.44, 925.38 and 408.60 is: 563.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.44 : 925.38 = 408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.44/925.38 = 408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.44x = 925.38 × 408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.44x = 378,110.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,110.27/670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.97

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