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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.59, 932.31 and 413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.59, 932.31 and 413.60 is: 570.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.59 : 932.31 = 413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.59/932.31 = 413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.59x = 932.31 × 413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.59x = 385,603.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,603.42/675.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.77

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