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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.04, 927.42 and 505.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.04, 927.42 and 505.94 is: 698.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.04 : 927.42 = 505.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.04/927.42 = 505.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.04x = 927.42 × 505.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.04x = 469,218.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,218.87/672.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.21

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