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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.67, 923.22 and 436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.67, 923.22 and 436.20 is: 602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.67 : 923.22 = 436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.67/923.22 = 436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.67x = 923.22 × 436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.67x = 402,708.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,708.56/668.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.25

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