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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.61, 926.91 and 409.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.61, 926.91 and 409.80 is: 565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.61 : 926.91 = 409.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.61/926.91 = 409.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.61x = 926.91 × 409.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.61x = 379,847.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,847.72/671.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.58

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