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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.05, 921.31 and 472.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.05, 921.31 and 472.43 is: 651.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.05 : 921.31 = 472.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.05/921.31 = 472.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.05x = 921.31 × 472.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.05x = 435,255.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,255.61/668.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.53

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