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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.36, 927.66 and 406.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.36, 927.66 and 406.86 is: 561.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.36 : 927.66 = 406.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.36/927.66 = 406.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.36x = 927.66 × 406.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.36x = 377,427.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,427.75/672.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.35

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