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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.34, 922.52 and 406.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.34, 922.52 and 406.58 is: 561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.34 : 922.52 = 406.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.34/922.52 = 406.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.34x = 922.52 × 406.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.34x = 375,074.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,074.59/668.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.20

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