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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.34, 923.06 and 659.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.34, 923.06 and 659.23 is: 910.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.34 : 923.06 = 659.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.34/923.06 = 659.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.34x = 923.06 × 659.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.34x = 608,508.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,508.84/668.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.48

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