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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.25, 928.21 and 462.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.25, 928.21 and 462.31 is: 638.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.25 : 928.21 = 462.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.25/928.21 = 462.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.25x = 928.21 × 462.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.25x = 429,118.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,118.16/672.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.33

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