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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.39, 926.34 and 409.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.39, 926.34 and 409.40 is: 564.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.39 : 926.34 = 409.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.39/926.34 = 409.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.39x = 926.34 × 409.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.39x = 379,241.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,241.55/671.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.86

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