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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.60, 922.38 and 461.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.60, 922.38 and 461.24 is: 636.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.60 : 922.38 = 461.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.60/922.38 = 461.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.60x = 922.38 × 461.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.60x = 425,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,438.55/668.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.31

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