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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.08, 927.33 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.08, 927.33 and 406.44 is: 560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.08 : 927.33 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.08/927.33 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.08x = 927.33 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.08x = 376,904.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,904.01/672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.81

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