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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.16, 921.72 and 405.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.16, 921.72 and 405.96 is: 560.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.16 : 921.72 = 405.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.16/921.72 = 405.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.16x = 921.72 × 405.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.16x = 374,181.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,181.45/668.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.02

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