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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.64, 928.96 and 662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.64, 928.96 and 662.40 is: 914.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.64 : 928.96 = 662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.64/928.96 = 662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.64x = 928.96 × 662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.64x = 615,343.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,343.10/672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.82

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