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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.68, 922.90 and 435.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.68, 922.90 and 435.80 is: 601.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.68 : 922.90 = 435.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.68/922.90 = 435.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.68x = 922.90 × 435.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.68x = 402,199.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,199.82/668.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.48

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