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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.68, 921.70 and 471.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.68, 921.70 and 471.88 is: 650.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.68 : 921.70 = 471.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.68/921.70 = 471.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.68x = 921.70 × 471.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.68x = 434,931.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,931.80/668.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.43

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