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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.96, 925.63 and 405.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.96, 925.63 and 405.51 is: 559.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.96 : 925.63 = 405.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.96/925.63 = 405.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.96x = 925.63 × 405.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.96x = 375,352.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,352.22/670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.43

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