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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.52, 922.39 and 447.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.52, 922.39 and 447.59 is: 617.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.52 : 922.39 = 447.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.52/922.39 = 447.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.52x = 922.39 × 447.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.52x = 412,853.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,853.73/668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.56

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