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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.42, 926.82 and 462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.42, 926.82 and 462.24 is: 637.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.42 : 926.82 = 462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.42/926.82 = 462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.42x = 926.82 × 462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.42x = 428,413.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,413.28/672.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.12

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