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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.40, 926.55 and 405.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.40, 926.55 and 405.85 is: 560.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.40 : 926.55 = 405.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.40/926.55 = 405.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.40x = 926.55 × 405.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.40x = 376,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,040.32/671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.08

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