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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.33, 927.86 and 410.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.33, 927.86 and 410.43 is: 566.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.33 : 927.86 = 410.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.33/927.86 = 410.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.33x = 927.86 × 410.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.33x = 380,819.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,819.53/672.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.42

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