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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.66, 928.77 and 462.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.66, 928.77 and 462.84 is: 639.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.66 : 928.77 = 462.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.66/928.77 = 462.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.66x = 928.77 × 462.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.66x = 429,871.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,871.91/672.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.06

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