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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.48, 920.27 and 431.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.48, 920.27 and 431.03 is: 594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.48 : 920.27 = 431.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.48/920.27 = 431.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.48x = 920.27 × 431.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.48x = 396,663.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,663.98/667.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.27

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