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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.88, 927.30 and 476.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.88, 927.30 and 476.32 is: 656.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.88 : 927.30 = 476.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.88/927.30 = 476.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.88x = 927.30 × 476.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.88x = 441,691.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,691.54/672.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.42

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