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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.48, 927.90 and 506.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.48, 927.90 and 506.64 is: 699.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.48 : 927.90 = 506.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.48/927.90 = 506.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.48x = 927.90 × 506.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.48x = 470,111.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,111.26/672.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.07

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