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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.29, 924.66 and 434.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.29, 924.66 and 434.18 is: 598.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.29 : 924.66 = 434.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.29/924.66 = 434.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.29x = 924.66 × 434.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.29x = 401,464.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,464.26/670.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.94

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