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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.32, 920.64 and 431.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.32, 920.64 and 431.48 is: 595.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.32 : 920.64 = 431.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.32/920.64 = 431.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.32x = 920.64 × 431.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.32x = 397,237.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,237.75/667.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.27

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