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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.62, 921.99 and 459.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.62, 921.99 and 459.10 is: 633.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.62 : 921.99 = 459.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.62/921.99 = 459.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.62x = 921.99 × 459.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.62x = 423,288.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,288.48/668.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.08

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