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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.01, 920.27 and 431.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.01, 920.27 and 431.09 is: 594.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.01 : 920.27 = 431.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.01/920.27 = 431.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.01x = 920.27 × 431.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.01x = 396,714.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,714.74/667.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.77

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