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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.98, 928.46 and 424.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.98, 928.46 and 424.31 is: 585.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.98 : 928.46 = 424.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.98/928.46 = 424.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.98x = 928.46 × 424.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.98x = 393,951.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,951.28/672.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.39

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