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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.17, 922.49 and 432.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.17, 922.49 and 432.33 is: 596.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.17 : 922.49 = 432.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.17/922.49 = 432.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.17x = 922.49 × 432.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.17x = 398,820.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,820.10/668.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.88

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