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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.03, 921.33 and 446.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.03, 921.33 and 446.63 is: 615.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.03 : 921.33 = 446.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.03/921.33 = 446.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.03x = 921.33 × 446.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.03x = 411,489.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,489.01/668.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.98

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