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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.06, 921.51 and 432.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.06, 921.51 and 432.30 is: 596.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.06 : 921.51 = 432.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.06/921.51 = 432.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.06x = 921.51 × 432.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.06x = 398,368.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,368.77/668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.31

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