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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.56, 928.74 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.56, 928.74 and 424.32 is: 585.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.56 : 928.74 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.56/928.74 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.56x = 928.74 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.56x = 394,082.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,082.96/672.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.94

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