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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.42, 922.94 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.42, 922.94 and 432.96 is: 596.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.42 : 922.94 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.42/922.94 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.42x = 922.94 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.42x = 399,596.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,596.10/669.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.93

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