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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.40, 927.97 and 406.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.40, 927.97 and 406.97 is: 561.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.40 : 927.97 = 406.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.40/927.97 = 406.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.40x = 927.97 × 406.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.40x = 377,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,661.28/672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.66

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