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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.80, 929.55 and 411.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.80, 929.55 and 411.78 is: 568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.80 : 929.55 = 411.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.80/929.55 = 411.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.80x = 929.55 × 411.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.80x = 382,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,770.10/673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.08

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