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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.03, 921.06 and 471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.03, 921.06 and 471.20 is: 649.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.03 : 921.06 = 471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.03/921.06 = 471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.03x = 921.06 × 471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.03x = 433,998.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,998.87/668.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.67

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