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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.06, 921.86 and 402.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.06, 921.86 and 402.46 is: 555.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.06 : 921.86 = 402.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.06/921.86 = 402.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.06x = 921.86 × 402.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.06x = 371,011.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,011.78/668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.36

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