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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.54, 922.59 and 406.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.54, 922.59 and 406.71 is: 561.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.54 : 922.59 = 406.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.54/922.59 = 406.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.54x = 922.59 × 406.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.54x = 375,226.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,226.58/668.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.26

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