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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.31, 922.05 and 406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.31, 922.05 and 406.23 is: 560.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.31 : 922.05 = 406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.31/922.05 = 406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.31x = 922.05 × 406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.31x = 374,564.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,564.37/668.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.47

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