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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.36, 921.28 and 434.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.36, 921.28 and 434.60 is: 599.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.36 : 921.28 = 434.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.36/921.28 = 434.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.36x = 921.28 × 434.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.36x = 400,388.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,388.29/667.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.96

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