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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.30, 926.42 and 409.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.30, 926.42 and 409.13 is: 564.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.30 : 926.42 = 409.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.30/926.42 = 409.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.30x = 926.42 × 409.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.30x = 379,026.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,026.21/671.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.62

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