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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.62, 929.77 and 411.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.62, 929.77 and 411.86 is: 568.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.62 : 929.77 = 411.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.62/929.77 = 411.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.62x = 929.77 × 411.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.62x = 382,935.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,935.07/673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.47

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