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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.44, 927.28 and 485.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.44, 927.28 and 485.56 is: 669.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.44 : 927.28 = 485.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.44/927.28 = 485.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.44x = 927.28 × 485.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.44x = 450,250.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,250.08/672.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.58

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