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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.93, 928.21 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.93, 928.21 and 424.04 is: 584.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.93 : 928.21 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.93/928.21 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.93x = 928.21 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.93x = 393,598.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,598.17/672.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.90

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