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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.72, 926.50 and 409.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.72, 926.50 and 409.64 is: 565.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.72 : 926.50 = 409.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.72/926.50 = 409.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.72x = 926.50 × 409.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.72x = 379,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,531.46/671.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.01

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