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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.47, 926.72 and 405.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.47, 926.72 and 405.92 is: 560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.47 : 926.72 = 405.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.47/926.72 = 405.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.47x = 926.72 × 405.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.47x = 376,174.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,174.18/671.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.22

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