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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.59, 926.96 and 409.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.59, 926.96 and 409.77 is: 565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.59 : 926.96 = 409.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.59/926.96 = 409.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.59x = 926.96 × 409.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.59x = 379,840.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,840.40/671.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.58

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