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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.56, 922.20 and 432.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.56, 922.20 and 432.82 is: 597.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.56 : 922.20 = 432.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.56/922.20 = 432.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.56x = 922.20 × 432.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.56x = 399,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,146.60/668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.02

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