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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.61, 923.04 and 432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.61, 923.04 and 432.90 is: 597.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.61 : 923.04 = 432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.61/923.04 = 432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.61x = 923.04 × 432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.61x = 399,584.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,584.02/668.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.63

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