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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.52, 922.59 and 403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.52, 922.59 and 403.18 is: 556.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.52 : 922.59 = 403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.52/922.59 = 403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.52x = 922.59 × 403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.52x = 371,967.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,967.53/668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.40

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