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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.12, 927.42 and 423.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.12, 927.42 and 423.58 is: 584.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.12 : 927.42 = 423.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.12/927.42 = 423.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.12x = 927.42 × 423.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.12x = 392,837.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,837.97/672.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.47

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