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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672, 927.36 and 469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672, 927.36 and 469.92 is: 648.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672 : 927.36 = 469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672/927.36 = 469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672x = 927.36 × 469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672x = 435,785.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,785.01/672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.49

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