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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.98, 923.62 and 433.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.98, 923.62 and 433.04 is: 597.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.98 : 923.62 = 433.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.98/923.62 = 433.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.98x = 923.62 × 433.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.98x = 399,965.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,965.63/668.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.88

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