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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.17, 921.11 and 431.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.17, 921.11 and 431.33 is: 595.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.17 : 921.11 = 431.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.17/921.11 = 431.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.17x = 921.11 × 431.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.17x = 397,295.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,295.61/667.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.49

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