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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.16, 927.21 and 423.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.16, 927.21 and 423.39 is: 584.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.16 : 927.21 = 423.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.16/927.21 = 423.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.16x = 927.21 × 423.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.16x = 392,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,571.44/672.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.04

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