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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.69, 927.06 and 409.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.69, 927.06 and 409.79 is: 565.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.69 : 927.06 = 409.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.69/927.06 = 409.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.69x = 927.06 × 409.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.69x = 379,899.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,899.92/671.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.59

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