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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.48, 927.44 and 439.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.48, 927.44 and 439.68 is: 606.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.48 : 927.44 = 439.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.48/927.44 = 439.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.48x = 927.44 × 439.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.48x = 407,776.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,776.82/672.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.38

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