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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.77, 924.01 and 433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.77, 924.01 and 433.76 is: 598.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.77 : 924.01 = 433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.77/924.01 = 433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.77x = 924.01 × 433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.77x = 400,792.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,792.87/669.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.40

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