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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.76, 927.02 and 409.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.76, 927.02 and 409.72 is: 565.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.76 : 927.02 = 409.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.76/927.02 = 409.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.76x = 927.02 × 409.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.76x = 379,818.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,818.63/671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.41

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