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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.70, 922.35 and 432.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.70, 922.35 and 432.93 is: 597.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.70 : 922.35 = 432.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.70/922.35 = 432.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.70x = 922.35 × 432.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.70x = 399,312.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,312.99/668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.15

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