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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.72, 932.73 and 413.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.72, 932.73 and 413.76 is: 571.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.72 : 932.73 = 413.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.72/932.73 = 413.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.72x = 932.73 × 413.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.72x = 385,926.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,926.36/675.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.13

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