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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.91, 929.07 and 424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.91, 929.07 and 424.44 is: 586.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.91 : 929.07 = 424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.91/929.07 = 424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.91x = 929.07 × 424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.91x = 394,334.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,334.47/672.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.02

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