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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.89, 925.88 and 408.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.89, 925.88 and 408.87 is: 564.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.89 : 925.88 = 408.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.89/925.88 = 408.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.89x = 925.88 × 408.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.89x = 378,562.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,562.51/670.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.27

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