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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.62, 928.79 and 424.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.62, 928.79 and 424.38 is: 586.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.62 : 928.79 = 424.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.62/928.79 = 424.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.62x = 928.79 × 424.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.62x = 394,157.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,157.52/672.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.01

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