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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.08, 927.52 and 423.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.08, 927.52 and 423.58 is: 584.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.08 : 927.52 = 423.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.08/927.52 = 423.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.08x = 927.52 × 423.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.08x = 392,878.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,878.92/672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.57

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