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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.60, 923.76 and 436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.60, 923.76 and 436.32 is: 601.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.60 : 923.76 = 436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.60/923.76 = 436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.60x = 923.76 × 436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.60x = 403,054.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,054.96/669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.93

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