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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.05, 928.58 and 407.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.05, 928.58 and 407.42 is: 562.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.05 : 928.58 = 407.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.05/928.58 = 407.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.05x = 928.58 × 407.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.05x = 378,322.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,322.06/673.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.10

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