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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.81, 923.24 and 436.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.81, 923.24 and 436.61 is: 602.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.81 : 923.24 = 436.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.81/923.24 = 436.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.81x = 923.24 × 436.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.81x = 403,099.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,099.22/668.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.71

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