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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.57, 922.77 and 469.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.57, 922.77 and 469.38 is: 647.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.57 : 922.77 = 469.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.57/922.77 = 469.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.57x = 922.77 × 469.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.57x = 433,129.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,129.78/668.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.85

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