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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.23, 926.26 and 409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.23, 926.26 and 409.20 is: 564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.23 : 926.26 = 409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.23/926.26 = 409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.23x = 926.26 × 409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.23x = 379,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,025.59/671.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.67

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