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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.20, 922.02 and 406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.20, 922.02 and 406.24 is: 560.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.20 : 922.02 = 406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.20/922.02 = 406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.20x = 922.02 × 406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.20x = 374,561.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,561.40/668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.55

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