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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.32, 929.52 and 642.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.32, 929.52 and 642.62 is: 888.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.32 : 929.52 = 642.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.32/929.52 = 642.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.32x = 929.52 × 642.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.32x = 597,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,323.49/672.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.46

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