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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.80, 929.72 and 408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.80, 929.72 and 408.16 is: 563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.80 : 929.72 = 408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.80/929.72 = 408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.80x = 929.72 × 408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.80x = 379,474.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,474.52/673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.19

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