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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.38, 927.39 and 495.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.38, 927.39 and 495.40 is: 683.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.38 : 927.39 = 495.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.38/927.39 = 495.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.38x = 927.39 × 495.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.38x = 459,429.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,429.01/672.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.29

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