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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.05, 927.21 and 436.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.05, 927.21 and 436.30 is: 601.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.05 : 927.21 = 436.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.05/927.21 = 436.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.05x = 927.21 × 436.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.05x = 404,546.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,546.26/672.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.96

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