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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.76, 929.24 and 477.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.76, 929.24 and 477.15 is: 659.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.76 : 929.24 = 477.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.76/929.24 = 477.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.76x = 929.24 × 477.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.76x = 443,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,386.87/672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.06

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