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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.67, 926.61 and 409.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.67, 926.61 and 409.65 is: 565.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.67 : 926.61 = 409.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.67/926.61 = 409.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.67x = 926.61 × 409.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.67x = 379,585.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,585.79/671.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.14

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