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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.64, 922.35 and 471.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.64, 922.35 and 471.81 is: 650.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.64 : 922.35 = 471.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.64/922.35 = 471.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.64x = 922.35 × 471.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.64x = 435,173.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,173.95/668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.83

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