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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.08, 927.07 and 423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.08, 927.07 and 423.20 is: 583.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.08 : 927.07 = 423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.08/927.07 = 423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.08x = 927.07 × 423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.08x = 392,337.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,337.28/672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.76

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