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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669, 923.49 and 436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669, 923.49 and 436.26 is: 602.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669 : 923.49 = 436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669/923.49 = 436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669x = 923.49 × 436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669x = 402,881.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,881.75/669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.21

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