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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.09, 925.83 and 408.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.09, 925.83 and 408.65 is: 563.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.09 : 925.83 = 408.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.09/925.83 = 408.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.09x = 925.83 × 408.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.09x = 378,335.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,335.80/671.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.77

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