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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.72, 927.68 and 462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.72, 927.68 and 462.44 is: 638.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.72 : 927.68 = 462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.72/927.68 = 462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.72x = 927.68 × 462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.72x = 428,990.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,990.47/671.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.65

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