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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.93, 927.14 and 406.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.93, 927.14 and 406.31 is: 560.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.93 : 927.14 = 406.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.93/927.14 = 406.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.93x = 927.14 × 406.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.93x = 376,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,699.59/671.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.63

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