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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.54, 921.74 and 432.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.54, 921.74 and 432.09 is: 595.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.54 : 921.74 = 432.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.54/921.74 = 432.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.54x = 921.74 × 432.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.54x = 398,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,272.48/668.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.74

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