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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.17, 927.39 and 436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.17, 927.39 and 436.12 is: 601.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.17 : 927.39 = 436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.17/927.39 = 436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.17x = 927.39 × 436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.17x = 404,452.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,452.64/672.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.72

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