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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.81, 926.44 and 462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.81, 926.44 and 462.92 is: 637.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.81 : 926.44 = 462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.81/926.44 = 462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.81x = 926.44 × 462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.81x = 428,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,861.82/672.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.42

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