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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.44, 922.74 and 403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.44, 922.74 and 403 is: 556.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.44 : 922.74 = 403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.44/922.74 = 403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.44x = 922.74 × 403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.44x = 371,864.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,864.22/668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.32

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