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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.17, 922.90 and 472.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.17, 922.90 and 472.56 is: 652.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.17 : 922.90 = 472.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.17/922.90 = 472.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.17x = 922.90 × 472.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.17x = 436,125.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,125.62/668.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.72

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