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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.09, 927.43 and 423.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.09, 927.43 and 423.39 is: 584.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.09 : 927.43 = 423.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.09/927.43 = 423.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.09x = 927.43 × 423.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.09x = 392,664.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,664.59/672.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.24

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