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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.97, 928.64 and 433.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.97, 928.64 and 433.41 is: 598.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.97 : 928.64 = 433.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.97/928.64 = 433.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.97x = 928.64 × 433.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.97x = 402,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,479.70/672.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.07

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