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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.51, 928.23 and 530.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.51, 928.23 and 530.63 is: 732.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.51 : 928.23 = 530.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.51/928.23 = 530.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.51x = 928.23 × 530.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.51x = 492,544.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,544.03/672.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.40

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