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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.35, 926.18 and 405.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.35, 926.18 and 405.72 is: 559.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.35 : 926.18 = 405.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.35/926.18 = 405.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.35x = 926.18 × 405.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.35x = 375,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,769.75/671.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.72

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