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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.86, 927.24 and 409.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.86, 927.24 and 409.87 is: 565.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.86 : 927.24 = 409.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.86/927.24 = 409.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.86x = 927.24 × 409.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.86x = 380,047.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,047.86/671.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.67

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