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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.59, 927.95 and 407.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.59, 927.95 and 407.11 is: 561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.59 : 927.95 = 407.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.59/927.95 = 407.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.59x = 927.95 × 407.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.59x = 377,773.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,773.37/672.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.67

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