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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.40, 927.60 and 423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.40, 927.60 and 423.60 is: 584.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.40 : 927.60 = 423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.40/927.60 = 423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.40x = 927.60 × 423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.40x = 392,931.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,931.36/672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.37

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