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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.18, 926.73 and 475.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.18, 926.73 and 475.62 is: 655.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.18 : 926.73 = 475.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.18/926.73 = 475.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.18x = 926.73 × 475.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.18x = 440,771.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,771.32/672.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.73

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