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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.68, 927 and 409.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.68, 927 and 409.55 is: 565.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.68 : 927 = 409.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.68/927 = 409.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.68x = 927 × 409.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.68x = 379,648.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,648.22/671.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.22

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