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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.15, 927.18 and 475.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.15, 927.18 and 475.32 is: 655.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.15 : 927.18 = 475.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.15/927.18 = 475.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.15x = 927.18 × 475.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.15x = 440,707.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,707.20/672.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.67

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