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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.08, 921.88 and 406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.08, 921.88 and 406 is: 560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.08 : 921.88 = 406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.08/921.88 = 406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.08x = 921.88 × 406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.08x = 374,283.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,283.28/668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.24

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