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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.05, 927.47 and 505.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.05, 927.47 and 505.97 is: 698.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.05 : 927.47 = 505.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.05/927.47 = 505.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.05x = 927.47 × 505.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.05x = 469,264.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,264.83/672.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.26

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