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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.16, 927.68 and 420.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.16, 927.68 and 420.16 is: 579.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.16 : 927.68 = 420.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.16/927.68 = 420.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.16x = 927.68 × 420.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.16x = 389,774.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,774.03/672.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.88

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