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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.16, 928.96 and 407.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.16, 928.96 and 407.54 is: 562.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.16 : 928.96 = 407.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.16/928.96 = 407.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.16x = 928.96 × 407.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.16x = 378,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,591.50/673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.41

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