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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.39, 922.39 and 435.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.39, 922.39 and 435.38 is: 600.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.39 : 922.39 = 435.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.39/922.39 = 435.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.39x = 922.39 × 435.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.39x = 401,584.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,584.46/668.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.83

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