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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.54, 921.21 and 432.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.54, 921.21 and 432.23 is: 595.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.54 : 921.21 = 432.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.54/921.21 = 432.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.54x = 921.21 × 432.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.54x = 398,169.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,169.99/668.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.59

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