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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.75, 928.08 and 476.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.75, 928.08 and 476.37 is: 657.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.75 : 928.08 = 476.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.75/928.08 = 476.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.75x = 928.08 × 476.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.75x = 442,109.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,109.47/672.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.17

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