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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.51, 921.32 and 434.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.51, 921.32 and 434.23 is: 599.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.51 : 921.32 = 434.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.51/921.32 = 434.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.51x = 921.32 × 434.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.51x = 400,064.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,064.78/667.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.34

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