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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.78, 932.49 and 413.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.78, 932.49 and 413.70 is: 570.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.78 : 932.49 = 413.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.78/932.49 = 413.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.78x = 932.49 × 413.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.78x = 385,771.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,771.11/675.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.85

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