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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.74, 927.18 and 409.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.74, 927.18 and 409.98 is: 565.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.74 : 927.18 = 409.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.74/927.18 = 409.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.74x = 927.18 × 409.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.74x = 380,125.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,125.26/671.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.88

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