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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.61, 923.22 and 598.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.61, 923.22 and 598.55 is: 826.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.61 : 923.22 = 598.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.61/923.22 = 598.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.61x = 923.22 × 598.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.61x = 552,588.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,588.71/668.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.47

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