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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.60, 928.60 and 440.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.60, 928.60 and 440.13 is: 607.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.60 : 928.60 = 440.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.60/928.60 = 440.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.60x = 928.60 × 440.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.60x = 408,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,704.72/672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.65

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