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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.21, 927.84 and 473.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.21, 927.84 and 473.09 is: 653.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.21 : 927.84 = 473.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.21/927.84 = 473.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.21x = 927.84 × 473.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.21x = 438,951.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,951.83/672.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.00

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