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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.96, 929.85 and 411.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.96, 929.85 and 411.79 is: 568.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.96 : 929.85 = 411.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.96/929.85 = 411.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.96x = 929.85 × 411.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.96x = 382,902.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,902.93/673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.14

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