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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.67, 914.94 and 430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.67, 914.94 and 430.20 is: 593.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.67 : 914.94 = 430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.67/914.94 = 430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.67x = 914.94 × 430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.67x = 393,607.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,607.19/662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.97

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