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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.62, 922.35 and 447.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.62, 922.35 and 447.88 is: 617.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.62 : 922.35 = 447.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.62/922.35 = 447.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.62x = 922.35 × 447.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.62x = 413,102.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,102.12/668.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.84

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