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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.64, 922.80 and 403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.64, 922.80 and 403.14 is: 556.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.64 : 922.80 = 403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.64/922.80 = 403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.64x = 922.80 × 403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.64x = 372,017.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,017.59/668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.38

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