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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.60, 927.59 and 423.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.60, 927.59 and 423.53 is: 584.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.60 : 927.59 = 423.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.60/927.59 = 423.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.60x = 927.59 × 423.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.60x = 392,858.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,858.92/672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.09

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