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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.42, 927.34 and 473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.42, 927.34 and 473.30 is: 652.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.42 : 927.34 = 473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.42/927.34 = 473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.42x = 927.34 × 473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.42x = 438,910.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,910.02/672.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.73

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