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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.04, 920.34 and 470.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.04, 920.34 and 470.94 is: 648.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.04 : 920.34 = 470.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.04/920.34 = 470.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.04x = 920.34 × 470.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.04x = 433,424.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,424.92/668.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.80

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