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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.92, 921.60 and 431.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.92, 921.60 and 431.82 is: 595.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.92 : 921.60 = 431.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.92/921.60 = 431.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.92x = 921.60 × 431.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.92x = 397,965.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,965.31/667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.83

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