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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.54, 922.26 and 472.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.54, 922.26 and 472.16 is: 651.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.54 : 922.26 = 472.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.54/922.26 = 472.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.54x = 922.26 × 472.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.54x = 435,454.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,454.28/668.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.35

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