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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.94, 924.08 and 434.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.94, 924.08 and 434.18 is: 598.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.94 : 924.08 = 434.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.94/924.08 = 434.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.94x = 924.08 × 434.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.94x = 401,217.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,217.05/669.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.89

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