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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.62, 922.91 and 407.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.62, 922.91 and 407.10 is: 561.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.62 : 922.91 = 407.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.62/922.91 = 407.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.62x = 922.91 × 407.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.62x = 375,716.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,716.66/668.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.93

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