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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.61, 922.46 and 406.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.61, 922.46 and 406.58 is: 560.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.61 : 922.46 = 406.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.61/922.46 = 406.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.61x = 922.46 × 406.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.61x = 375,047.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,047.14/668.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.94

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