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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.69, 922.86 and 406.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.69, 922.86 and 406.86 is: 561.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.69 : 922.86 = 406.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.69/922.86 = 406.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.69x = 922.86 × 406.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.69x = 375,471.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,471.36/668.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.50

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