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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.06, 927.51 and 438.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.06, 927.51 and 438.78 is: 605.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.06 : 927.51 = 438.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.06/927.51 = 438.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.06x = 927.51 × 438.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.06x = 406,972.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,972.84/672.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.56

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