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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.78, 924.57 and 433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.78, 924.57 and 433.80 is: 598.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.78 : 924.57 = 433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.78/924.57 = 433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.78x = 924.57 × 433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.78x = 401,078.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,078.47/669.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.82

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