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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.26, 928.28 and 423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.26, 928.28 and 423.98 is: 585.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.26 : 928.28 = 423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.26/928.28 = 423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.26x = 928.28 × 423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.26x = 393,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,572.15/672.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.45

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