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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.68, 923.16 and 448.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.68, 923.16 and 448.36 is: 618.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.68 : 923.16 = 448.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.68/923.16 = 448.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.68x = 923.16 × 448.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.68x = 413,908.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,908.02/668.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.99

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