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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.32, 926.82 and 472.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.32, 926.82 and 472.54 is: 651.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.32 : 926.82 = 472.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.32/926.82 = 472.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.32x = 926.82 × 472.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.32x = 437,959.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,959.52/672.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.42

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