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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.28, 927.02 and 462.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.28, 927.02 and 462.58 is: 637.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.28 : 927.02 = 462.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.28/927.02 = 462.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.28x = 927.02 × 462.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.28x = 428,820.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,820.91/672.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.86

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