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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.30, 927.87 and 579.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.30, 927.87 and 579.42 is: 799.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.30 : 927.87 = 579.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.30/927.87 = 579.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.30x = 927.87 × 579.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.30x = 537,626.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,626.44/672.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.68

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