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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.32, 927.81 and 436.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.32, 927.81 and 436.37 is: 602.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.32 : 927.81 = 436.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.32/927.81 = 436.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.32x = 927.81 × 436.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.32x = 404,863.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,863.81/672.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.19

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