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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.89, 928.68 and 486.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.89, 928.68 and 486.99 is: 672.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.89 : 928.68 = 486.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.89/928.68 = 486.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.89x = 928.68 × 486.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.89x = 452,257.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,257.87/672.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.12

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