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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.22, 921.75 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.22, 921.75 and 402.48 is: 555.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.22 : 921.75 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.22/921.75 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.22x = 921.75 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.22x = 370,985.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,985.94/668.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.19

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