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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.80, 927.08 and 409.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.80, 927.08 and 409.76 is: 565.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.80 : 927.08 = 409.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.80/927.08 = 409.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.80x = 927.08 × 409.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.80x = 379,880.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,880.30/671.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.47

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