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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.71, 933.87 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.71, 933.87 and 414.72 is: 572.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.71 : 933.87 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.71/933.87 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.71x = 933.87 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.71x = 387,294.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,294.57/676.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.32

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