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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.32, 922.02 and 432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.32, 922.02 and 432.48 is: 596.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.32 : 922.02 = 432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.32/922.02 = 432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.32x = 922.02 × 432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.32x = 398,755.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,755.21/668.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.65

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