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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.25, 923.70 and 436.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.25, 923.70 and 436.78 is: 602.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.25 : 923.70 = 436.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.25/923.70 = 436.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.25x = 923.70 × 436.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.25x = 403,453.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,453.69/669.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.84

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