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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.76, 927.72 and 463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.76, 927.72 and 463.12 is: 638.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.76 : 927.72 = 463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.76/927.72 = 463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.76x = 927.72 × 463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.76x = 429,645.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,645.69/672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.63

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