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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.40, 929.35 and 407.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.40, 929.35 and 407.97 is: 563.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.40 : 929.35 = 407.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.40/929.35 = 407.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.40x = 929.35 × 407.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.40x = 379,146.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,146.92/673.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.03

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