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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.81, 932.78 and 414.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.81, 932.78 and 414.05 is: 571.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.81 : 932.78 = 414.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.81/932.78 = 414.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.81x = 932.78 × 414.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.81x = 386,213.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,213.93/675.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.48

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