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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.16, 921.22 and 431.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.16, 921.22 and 431.71 is: 595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.16 : 921.22 = 431.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.16/921.22 = 431.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.16x = 921.22 × 431.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.16x = 397,696.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,696.50/668.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.21

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