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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.52, 927.54 and 439.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.52, 927.54 and 439.72 is: 606.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.52 : 927.54 = 439.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.52/927.54 = 439.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.52x = 927.54 × 439.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.52x = 407,857.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,857.89/672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.46

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