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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.12, 927.92 and 436.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.12, 927.92 and 436.14 is: 602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.12 : 927.92 = 436.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.12/927.92 = 436.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.12x = 927.92 × 436.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.12x = 404,704.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,704.12/672.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.13

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