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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.71, 928.06 and 436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.71, 928.06 and 436.59 is: 602.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.71 : 928.06 = 436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.71/928.06 = 436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.71x = 928.06 × 436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.71x = 405,180.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,180.62/672.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.32

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