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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676, 932.98 and 414.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676, 932.98 and 414.17 is: 571.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676 : 932.98 = 414.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676/932.98 = 414.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676x = 932.98 × 414.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676x = 386,412.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,412.33/676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.62

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