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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.29, 922.41 and 447.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.29, 922.41 and 447.47 is: 617.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.29 : 922.41 = 447.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.29/922.41 = 447.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.29x = 922.41 × 447.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.29x = 412,750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,750.80/668.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.62

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