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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.20, 923.40 and 436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.20, 923.40 and 436.40 is: 602.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.20 : 923.40 = 436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.20/923.40 = 436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.20x = 923.40 × 436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.20x = 402,971.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,971.76/669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.17

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