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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.75, 925.64 and 408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.75, 925.64 and 408.72 is: 564.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.75 : 925.64 = 408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.75/925.64 = 408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.75x = 925.64 × 408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.75x = 378,327.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,327.58/670.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.04

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