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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.92, 927.12 and 423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.92, 927.12 and 423.28 is: 584.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.92 : 927.12 = 423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.92/927.12 = 423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.92x = 927.12 × 423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.92x = 392,431.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,431.35/671.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.04

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