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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.10, 928.84 and 407.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.10, 928.84 and 407.60 is: 562.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.10 : 928.84 = 407.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.10/928.84 = 407.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.10x = 928.84 × 407.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.10x = 378,589.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,589.52/673.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.46

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