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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.52, 927.84 and 439.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.52, 927.84 and 439.78 is: 606.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.52 : 927.84 = 439.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.52/927.84 = 439.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.52x = 927.84 × 439.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.52x = 408,045.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,045.48/672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.74

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