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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.55, 926.73 and 436.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.55, 926.73 and 436.21 is: 601.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.55 : 926.73 = 436.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.55/926.73 = 436.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.55x = 926.73 × 436.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.55x = 404,248.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,248.89/672.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.07

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