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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.41, 928.27 and 423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.41, 928.27 and 423.98 is: 585.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.41 : 928.27 = 423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.41/928.27 = 423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.41x = 928.27 × 423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.41x = 393,567.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,567.91/672.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.31

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