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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.27, 927.39 and 423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.27, 927.39 and 423.12 is: 583.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.27 : 927.39 = 423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.27/927.39 = 423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.27x = 927.39 × 423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.27x = 392,397.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,397.26/672.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.69

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