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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.16, 921.92 and 434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.16, 921.92 and 434.88 is: 600.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.16 : 921.92 = 434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.16/921.92 = 434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.16x = 921.92 × 434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.16x = 400,924.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,924.57/668.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.04

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