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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.04, 921.04 and 431.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.04, 921.04 and 431.58 is: 595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.04 : 921.04 = 431.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.04/921.04 = 431.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.04x = 921.04 × 431.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.04x = 397,502.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,502.44/668.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.03

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