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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.71, 929.73 and 411.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.71, 929.73 and 411.72 is: 568.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.71 : 929.73 = 411.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.71/929.73 = 411.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.71x = 929.73 × 411.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.71x = 382,788.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,788.44/673.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.18

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