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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.16, 927.40 and 461.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.16, 927.40 and 461.92 is: 637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.16 : 927.40 = 461.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.16/927.40 = 461.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.16x = 927.40 × 461.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.16x = 428,384.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,384.61/672.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.33

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