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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.47, 922.65 and 406.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.47, 922.65 and 406.70 is: 561.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.47 : 922.65 = 406.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.47/922.65 = 406.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.47x = 922.65 × 406.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.47x = 375,243.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,243.04/668.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.35

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