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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.22, 927.26 and 406.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.22, 927.26 and 406.47 is: 560.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.22 : 927.26 = 406.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.22/927.26 = 406.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.22x = 927.26 × 406.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.22x = 376,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,896.70/672.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.67

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