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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.30, 926.79 and 472.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.30, 926.79 and 472.52 is: 651.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.30 : 926.79 = 472.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.30/926.79 = 472.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.30x = 926.79 × 472.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.30x = 437,922.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,922.18/672.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.38

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