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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.96, 928.62 and 411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.96, 928.62 and 411.24 is: 567.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.96 : 928.62 = 411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.96/928.62 = 411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.96x = 928.62 × 411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.96x = 381,885.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,885.69/672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.47

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