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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.31, 928.99 and 644.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.31, 928.99 and 644.97 is: 891.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.31 : 928.99 = 644.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.31/928.99 = 644.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.31x = 928.99 × 644.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.31x = 599,167.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,167.46/672.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.21

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