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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.55, 926.78 and 406.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.55, 926.78 and 406.05 is: 560.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.55 : 926.78 = 406.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.55/926.78 = 406.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.55x = 926.78 × 406.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.55x = 376,313.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,313.51/671.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.37

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