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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.99, 929.81 and 408.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.99, 929.81 and 408.44 is: 563.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.99 : 929.81 = 408.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.99/929.81 = 408.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.99x = 929.81 × 408.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.99x = 379,774.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,774.94/673.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.47

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