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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.70, 929.57 and 408.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.70, 929.57 and 408.08 is: 563.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.70 : 929.57 = 408.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.70/929.57 = 408.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.70x = 929.57 × 408.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.70x = 379,332.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,332.24/673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.06

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