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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.41, 927.60 and 436.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.41, 927.60 and 436.57 is: 602.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.41 : 927.60 = 436.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.41/927.60 = 436.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.41x = 927.60 × 436.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.41x = 404,962.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,962.33/672.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.26

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