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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.40, 923.80 and 436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.40, 923.80 and 436.52 is: 602.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.40 : 923.80 = 436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.40/923.80 = 436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.40x = 923.80 × 436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.40x = 403,257.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,257.18/669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.42

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