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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.97, 927.25 and 409.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.97, 927.25 and 409.93 is: 565.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.97 : 927.25 = 409.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.97/927.25 = 409.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.97x = 927.25 × 409.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.97x = 380,107.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,107.59/671.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.66

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