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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.32, 925.99 and 405.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.32, 925.99 and 405.70 is: 559.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.32 : 925.99 = 405.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.32/925.99 = 405.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.32x = 925.99 × 405.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.32x = 375,674.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,674.14/671.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.61

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