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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.78, 929.96 and 411.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.78, 929.96 and 411.95 is: 568.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.78 : 929.96 = 411.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.78/929.96 = 411.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.78x = 929.96 × 411.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.78x = 383,092.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,092.37/673.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.57

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