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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.55, 922.28 and 471.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.55, 922.28 and 471.63 is: 650.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.55 : 922.28 = 471.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.55/922.28 = 471.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.55x = 922.28 × 471.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.55x = 434,972.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,972.56/668.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.62

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