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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.25, 928.28 and 423.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.25, 928.28 and 423.99 is: 585.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.25 : 928.28 = 423.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.25/928.28 = 423.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.25x = 928.28 × 423.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.25x = 393,581.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,581.44/672.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.47

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