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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.59, 928.04 and 406.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.59, 928.04 and 406.98 is: 561.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.59 : 928.04 = 406.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.59/928.04 = 406.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.59x = 928.04 × 406.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.59x = 377,693.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,693.72/672.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.55

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