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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.07, 921.69 and 402.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.07, 921.69 and 402.62 is: 555.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.07 : 921.69 = 402.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.07/921.69 = 402.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.07x = 921.69 × 402.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.07x = 371,086.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,086.22/668.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.46

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