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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.48, 922.08 and 435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.48, 922.08 and 435.20 is: 600.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.48 : 922.08 = 435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.48/922.08 = 435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.48x = 922.08 × 435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.48x = 401,289.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,289.22/668.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.30

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