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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.88, 925.17 and 405.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.88, 925.17 and 405.27 is: 558.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.88 : 925.17 = 405.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.88/925.17 = 405.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.88x = 925.17 × 405.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.88x = 374,943.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,943.65/670.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.88

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