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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.72, 924.36 and 433.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.72, 924.36 and 433.88 is: 598.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.72 : 924.36 = 433.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.72/924.36 = 433.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.72x = 924.36 × 433.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.72x = 401,061.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,061.32/669.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.85

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