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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.36, 922.20 and 491.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.36, 922.20 and 491.60 is: 678.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.36 : 922.20 = 491.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.36/922.20 = 491.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.36x = 922.20 × 491.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.36x = 453,353.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,353.52/668.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.31

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