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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.13, 926.21 and 405.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.13, 926.21 and 405.61 is: 559.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.13 : 926.21 = 405.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.13/926.21 = 405.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.13x = 926.21 × 405.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.13x = 375,678.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,678.74/671.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.77

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