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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.57, 928.43 and 440.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.57, 928.43 and 440.37 is: 607.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.57 : 928.43 = 440.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.57/928.43 = 440.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.57x = 928.43 × 440.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.57x = 408,850.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,850.52/672.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.89

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