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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.36, 922.32 and 472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.36, 922.32 and 472.20 is: 651.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.36 : 922.32 = 472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.36/922.32 = 472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.36x = 922.32 × 472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.36x = 435,519.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,519.50/668.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.62

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