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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.31, 921.36 and 468.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.31, 921.36 and 468.87 is: 646.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.31 : 921.36 = 468.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.31/921.36 = 468.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.31x = 921.36 × 468.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.31x = 431,998.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,998.06/668.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.40

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