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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.13, 926.80 and 423.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.13, 926.80 and 423.15 is: 583.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.13 : 926.80 = 423.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.13/926.80 = 423.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.13x = 926.80 × 423.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.13x = 392,173.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,173.30/672.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.48

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