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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.59, 923.13 and 448.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.59, 923.13 and 448.07 is: 618.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.59 : 923.13 = 448.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.59/923.13 = 448.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.59x = 923.13 × 448.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.59x = 413,622.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,622.24/668.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.65

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