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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.99, 928.15 and 436.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.99, 928.15 and 436.70 is: 602.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.99 : 928.15 = 436.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.99/928.15 = 436.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.99x = 928.15 × 436.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.99x = 405,324.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,324.95/672.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.28

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