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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.26, 927.87 and 410.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.26, 927.87 and 410.49 is: 566.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.26 : 927.87 = 410.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.26/927.87 = 410.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.26x = 927.87 × 410.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.26x = 380,881.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,881.36/672.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.57

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