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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.30, 928.14 and 406.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.30, 928.14 and 406.79 is: 561.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.30 : 928.14 = 406.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.30/928.14 = 406.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.30x = 928.14 × 406.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.30x = 377,553.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,553.43/672.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.58

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