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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.43, 927.83 and 406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.43, 927.83 and 406.80 is: 561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.43 : 927.83 = 406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.43/927.83 = 406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.43x = 927.83 × 406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.43x = 377,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,441.24/672.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.31

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