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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.16, 922.20 and 493.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.16, 922.20 and 493.92 is: 681.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.16 : 922.20 = 493.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.16/922.20 = 493.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.16x = 922.20 × 493.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.16x = 455,493.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,493.02/668.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.71

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