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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.48, 927.60 and 465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.48, 927.60 and 465.12 is: 641.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.48 : 927.60 = 465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.48/927.60 = 465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.48x = 927.60 × 465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.48x = 431,445.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,445.31/672.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.57

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