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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.49, 925.29 and 408.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.49, 925.29 and 408.50 is: 563.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.49 : 925.29 = 408.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.49/925.29 = 408.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.49x = 925.29 × 408.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.49x = 377,980.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,980.97/670.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.74

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