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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.17, 921.15 and 434.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.17, 921.15 and 434.70 is: 600.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.17 : 921.15 = 434.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.17/921.15 = 434.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.17x = 921.15 × 434.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.17x = 400,423.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,423.91/667.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.18

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