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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.42, 922.40 and 406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.42, 922.40 and 406.52 is: 560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.42 : 922.40 = 406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.42/922.40 = 406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.42x = 922.40 × 406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.42x = 374,974.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,974.67/668.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.99

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