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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.52, 931.80 and 409.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.52, 931.80 and 409.84 is: 565.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.52 : 931.80 = 409.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.52/931.80 = 409.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.52x = 931.80 × 409.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.52x = 381,888.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,888.91/675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.33

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