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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.72, 928.32 and 424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.72, 928.32 and 424 is: 585.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.72 : 928.32 = 424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.72/928.32 = 424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.72x = 928.32 × 424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.72x = 393,607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,607.68/672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.10

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