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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.72, 927.90 and 424.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.72, 927.90 and 424.35 is: 585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.72 : 927.90 = 424.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.72/927.90 = 424.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.72x = 927.90 × 424.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.72x = 393,754.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,754.37/672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.32

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