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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.88, 927.83 and 423.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.88, 927.83 and 423.90 is: 584.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.88 : 927.83 = 423.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.88/927.83 = 423.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.88x = 927.83 × 423.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.88x = 393,307.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,307.14/672.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.51

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