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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.70, 923.64 and 473.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.70, 923.64 and 473.08 is: 653.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.70 : 923.64 = 473.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.70/923.64 = 473.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.70x = 923.64 × 473.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.70x = 436,955.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,955.61/668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.44

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