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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.40, 927.74 and 423.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.40, 927.74 and 423.76 is: 584.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.40 : 927.74 = 423.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.40/927.74 = 423.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.40x = 927.74 × 423.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.40x = 393,139.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,139.10/672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.68

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