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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.41, 927.73 and 462.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.41, 927.73 and 462.17 is: 637.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.41 : 927.73 = 462.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.41/927.73 = 462.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.41x = 927.73 × 462.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.41x = 428,768.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,768.97/672.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.66

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