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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.18, 926.01 and 405.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.18, 926.01 and 405.45 is: 559.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.18 : 926.01 = 405.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.18/926.01 = 405.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.18x = 926.01 × 405.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.18x = 375,450.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,450.75/671.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.39

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