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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672, 925.28 and 588.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672, 925.28 and 588.64 is: 810.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672 : 925.28 = 588.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672/925.28 = 588.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672x = 925.28 × 588.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672x = 544,656.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,656.82/672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.50

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