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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.66, 928.76 and 462.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.66, 928.76 and 462.83 is: 639.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.66 : 928.76 = 462.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.66/928.76 = 462.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.66x = 928.76 × 462.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.66x = 429,851.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,851.03/672.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.03

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