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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.42, 927.94 and 410.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.42, 927.94 and 410.44 is: 566.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.42 : 927.94 = 410.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.42/927.94 = 410.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.42x = 927.94 × 410.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.42x = 380,861.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,861.89/672.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.40

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