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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.08, 927.18 and 423.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.08, 927.18 and 423.23 is: 583.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.08 : 927.18 = 423.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.08/927.18 = 423.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.08x = 927.18 × 423.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.08x = 392,405.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,405.76/672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.87

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