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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.24, 927.23 and 473.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.24, 927.23 and 473.49 is: 653.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.24 : 927.23 = 473.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.24/927.23 = 473.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.24x = 927.23 × 473.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.24x = 439,034.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,034.13/672.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.09

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