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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.63, 922.79 and 406.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.63, 922.79 and 406.73 is: 561.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.63 : 922.79 = 406.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.63/922.79 = 406.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.63x = 922.79 × 406.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.63x = 375,326.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,326.38/668.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.34

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