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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.14, 927.44 and 423.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.14, 927.44 and 423.02 is: 583.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.14 : 927.44 = 423.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.14/927.44 = 423.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.14x = 927.44 × 423.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.14x = 392,325.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,325.67/672.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.70

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