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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.02, 927.19 and 435.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.02, 927.19 and 435.97 is: 601.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.02 : 927.19 = 435.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.02/927.19 = 435.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.02x = 927.19 × 435.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.02x = 404,227.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,227.02/672.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.51

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