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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.78, 928.44 and 407.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.78, 928.44 and 407.23 is: 561.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.78 : 928.44 = 407.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.78/928.44 = 407.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.78x = 928.44 × 407.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.78x = 378,088.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,088.62/672.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.98

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