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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.87, 928.76 and 411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.87, 928.76 and 411.36 is: 567.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.87 : 928.76 = 411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.87/928.76 = 411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.87x = 928.76 × 411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.87x = 382,052.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,052.66/672.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.80

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