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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.24, 922.58 and 432.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.24, 922.58 and 432.26 is: 596.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.24 : 922.58 = 432.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.24/922.58 = 432.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.24x = 922.58 × 432.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.24x = 398,794.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,794.43/668.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.78

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