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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.87, 927.24 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.87, 927.24 and 406.44 is: 560.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.87 : 927.24 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.87/927.24 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.87x = 927.24 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.87x = 376,867.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,867.43/671.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.92

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