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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.32, 922.33 and 406.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.32, 922.33 and 406.36 is: 560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.32 : 922.33 = 406.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.32/922.33 = 406.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.32x = 922.33 × 406.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.32x = 374,798.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,798.02/668.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.81

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