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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.64, 932.46 and 413.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.64, 932.46 and 413.72 is: 570.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.64 : 932.46 = 413.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.64/932.46 = 413.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.64x = 932.46 × 413.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.64x = 385,777.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,777.35/675.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.98

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