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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.01, 922.38 and 432.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.01, 922.38 and 432.56 is: 596.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.01 : 922.38 = 432.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.01/922.38 = 432.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.01x = 922.38 × 432.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.01x = 398,980.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,980.08/669.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.38

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