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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.00, 926.98 and 422.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.00, 926.98 and 422.89 is: 583.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.00 : 926.98 = 422.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.00/926.98 = 422.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.00x = 926.98 × 422.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.00x = 392,007.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,007.20/672.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.35

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