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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.66, 922.04 and 482.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.66, 922.04 and 482.34 is: 665.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.66 : 922.04 = 482.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.66/922.04 = 482.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.66x = 922.04 × 482.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.66x = 444,734.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,734.36/668.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.11

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