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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.75, 924.66 and 433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.75, 924.66 and 433.80 is: 598.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.75 : 924.66 = 433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.75/924.66 = 433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.75x = 924.66 × 433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.75x = 401,117.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,117.51/669.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.91

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