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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.09, 927.03 and 406.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.09, 927.03 and 406.45 is: 560.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.09 : 927.03 = 406.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.09/927.03 = 406.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.09x = 927.03 × 406.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.09x = 376,791.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,791.34/672.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.63

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