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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.12, 927.56 and 423.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.12, 927.56 and 423.41 is: 584.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.12 : 927.56 = 423.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.12/927.56 = 423.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.12x = 927.56 × 423.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.12x = 392,731.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,731.42/672.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.32

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