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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.85, 930.28 and 408.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.85, 930.28 and 408.34 is: 563.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.85 : 930.28 = 408.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.85/930.28 = 408.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.85x = 930.28 × 408.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.85x = 379,870.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,870.54/673.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.73

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