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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.39, 927.48 and 423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.39, 927.48 and 423.28 is: 583.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.39 : 927.48 = 423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.39/927.48 = 423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.39x = 927.48 × 423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.39x = 392,581.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,581.42/672.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.86

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