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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.58, 922.68 and 406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.58, 922.68 and 406.62 is: 561.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.58 : 922.68 = 406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.58/922.68 = 406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.58x = 922.68 × 406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.58x = 375,180.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,180.14/668.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.16

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