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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.14, 926.19 and 409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.14, 926.19 and 409 is: 564.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.14 : 926.19 = 409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.14/926.19 = 409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.14x = 926.19 × 409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.14x = 378,811.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,811.71/671.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.43

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