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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676, 932.88 and 414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676, 932.88 and 414.12 is: 571.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676 : 932.88 = 414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676/932.88 = 414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676x = 932.88 × 414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676x = 386,324.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,324.27/676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.49

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