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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.82, 927.23 and 410.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.82, 927.23 and 410.01 is: 565.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.82 : 927.23 = 410.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.82/927.23 = 410.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.82x = 927.23 × 410.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.82x = 380,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,171.52/671.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.88

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