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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.24, 927.24 and 464.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.24, 927.24 and 464.88 is: 641.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.24 : 927.24 = 464.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.24/927.24 = 464.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.24x = 927.24 × 464.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.24x = 431,055.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,055.33/672.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.22

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