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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.02, 921.61 and 405.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.02, 921.61 and 405.94 is: 560.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.02 : 921.61 = 405.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.02/921.61 = 405.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.02x = 921.61 × 405.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.02x = 374,118.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,118.36/668.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.04

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