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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.77, 927.53 and 462.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.77, 927.53 and 462.55 is: 637.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.77 : 927.53 = 462.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.77/927.53 = 462.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.77x = 927.53 × 462.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.77x = 429,026.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,026.10/672.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.71

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