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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.24, 927.58 and 436.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.24, 927.58 and 436.51 is: 602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.24 : 927.58 = 436.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.24/927.58 = 436.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.24x = 927.58 × 436.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.24x = 404,894.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,894.54/672.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.31

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