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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.08, 927.56 and 497.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.08, 927.56 and 497.92 is: 687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.08 : 927.56 = 497.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.08/927.56 = 497.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.08x = 927.56 × 497.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.08x = 461,850.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,850.68/672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.20

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