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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.50, 925.29 and 408.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.50, 925.29 and 408.48 is: 563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.50 : 925.29 = 408.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.50/925.29 = 408.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.50x = 925.29 × 408.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.50x = 377,962.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,962.46/670.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.70

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