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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.04, 921.98 and 406.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.04, 921.98 and 406.05 is: 560.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.04 : 921.98 = 406.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.04/921.98 = 406.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.04x = 921.98 × 406.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.04x = 374,369.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,369.98/668.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.40

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