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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.63, 927.08 and 406.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.63, 927.08 and 406.22 is: 560.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.63 : 927.08 = 406.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.63/927.08 = 406.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.63x = 927.08 × 406.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.63x = 376,601.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,601.77/671.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.73

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