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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.92, 927.77 and 436.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.92, 927.77 and 436.46 is: 601.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.92 : 927.77 = 436.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.92/927.77 = 436.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.92x = 927.77 × 436.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.92x = 404,934.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,934.49/672.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.76

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