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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.16, 920.42 and 431.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.16, 920.42 and 431.08 is: 594.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.16 : 920.42 = 431.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.16/920.42 = 431.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.16x = 920.42 × 431.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.16x = 396,774.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,774.65/667.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.72

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