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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.98, 928.36 and 424.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.98, 928.36 and 424.21 is: 585.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.98 : 928.36 = 424.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.98/928.36 = 424.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.98x = 928.36 × 424.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.98x = 393,822.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,822.16/672.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.19

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