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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.68, 920.72 and 434.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.68, 920.72 and 434.64 is: 599.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.68 : 920.72 = 434.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.68/920.72 = 434.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.68x = 920.72 × 434.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.68x = 400,181.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,181.74/667.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.36

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