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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.49, 922.73 and 447.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.49, 922.73 and 447.50 is: 617.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.49 : 922.73 = 447.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.49/922.73 = 447.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.49x = 922.73 × 447.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.49x = 412,914.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,914.82/668.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.68

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