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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.18, 927.39 and 406.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.18, 927.39 and 406.45 is: 560.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.18 : 927.39 = 406.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.18/927.39 = 406.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.18x = 927.39 × 406.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.18x = 376,937.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,937.67/672.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.77

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