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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.45, 921.75 and 469.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.45, 921.75 and 469.24 is: 647.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.45 : 921.75 = 469.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.45/921.75 = 469.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.45x = 921.75 × 469.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.45x = 432,523.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,523.09/668.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.05

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