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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.26, 922.38 and 434.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.26, 922.38 and 434.98 is: 600.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.26 : 922.38 = 434.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.26/922.38 = 434.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.26x = 922.38 × 434.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.26x = 401,216.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,216.85/668.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.39

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