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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.66, 927.90 and 436.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.66, 927.90 and 436.68 is: 602.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.66 : 927.90 = 436.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.66/927.90 = 436.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.66x = 927.90 × 436.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.66x = 405,195.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,195.37/672.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.38

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