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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.55, 926.48 and 409.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.55, 926.48 and 409.72 is: 565.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.55 : 926.48 = 409.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.55/926.48 = 409.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.55x = 926.48 × 409.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.55x = 379,597.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,597.39/671.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.26

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