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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.44, 923.40 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.44, 923.40 and 433.68 is: 598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.44 : 923.40 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.44/923.40 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.44x = 923.40 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.44x = 400,460.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,460.11/669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.21

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