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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.00, 921.82 and 402.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.00, 921.82 and 402.47 is: 555.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.00 : 921.82 = 402.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.00/921.82 = 402.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.00x = 921.82 × 402.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.00x = 370,999.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,999.28/668.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.39

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