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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.19, 927.54 and 423.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.19, 927.54 and 423.59 is: 584.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.19 : 927.54 = 423.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.19/927.54 = 423.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.19x = 927.54 × 423.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.19x = 392,892.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,892.03/672.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.50

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