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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.12, 927.59 and 473.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.12, 927.59 and 473.00 is: 652.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.12 : 927.59 = 473.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.12/927.59 = 473.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.12x = 927.59 × 473.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.12x = 438,743.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,743.07/672.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.77

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