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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.42, 929.32 and 411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.42, 929.32 and 411.44 is: 567.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.42 : 929.32 = 411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.42/929.32 = 411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.42x = 929.32 × 411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.42x = 382,359.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,359.42/673.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.79

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