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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.71, 928.40 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.71, 928.40 and 424.04 is: 585.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.71 : 928.40 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.71/928.40 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.71x = 928.40 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.71x = 393,671.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,671.97/672.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.21

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