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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.80, 930.21 and 408.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.80, 930.21 and 408.29 is: 563.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.80 : 930.21 = 408.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.80/930.21 = 408.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.80x = 930.21 × 408.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.80x = 379,795.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,795.44/673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.66

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