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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.01, 923.40 and 435.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.01, 923.40 and 435.73 is: 601.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.01 : 923.40 = 435.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.01/923.40 = 435.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.01x = 923.40 × 435.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.01x = 402,353.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,353.08/669.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.42

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