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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.65, 922.35 and 471.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.65, 922.35 and 471.82 is: 650.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.65 : 922.35 = 471.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.65/922.35 = 471.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.65x = 922.35 × 471.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.65x = 435,178.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,178.57/668.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.84

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