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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.50, 928.60 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.50, 928.60 and 440.04 is: 607.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.50 : 928.60 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.50/928.60 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.50x = 928.60 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.50x = 408,621.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,621.14/672.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.62

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