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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.79, 927.80 and 436.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.79, 927.80 and 436.65 is: 602.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.79 : 927.80 = 436.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.79/927.80 = 436.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.79x = 927.80 × 436.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.79x = 405,117.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,117.05/672.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.15

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