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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.38, 922.11 and 402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.38, 922.11 and 402.90 is: 555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.38 : 922.11 = 402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.38/922.11 = 402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.38x = 922.11 × 402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.38x = 371,518.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,518.12/668.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.85

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