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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.60, 925 and 408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.60, 925 and 408.40 is: 563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.60 : 925 = 408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.60/925 = 408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.60x = 925 × 408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.60x = 377,770
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,770/670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.33

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