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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.26, 928.55 and 476.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.26, 928.55 and 476.65 is: 658.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.26 : 928.55 = 476.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.26/928.55 = 476.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.26x = 928.55 × 476.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.26x = 442,586.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,586.33/672.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.36

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