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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.46, 922.18 and 406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.46, 922.18 and 406.02 is: 560.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.46 : 922.18 = 406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.46/922.18 = 406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.46x = 922.18 × 406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.46x = 374,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,423.52/668.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.13

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