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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.72, 922.47 and 617.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.72, 922.47 and 617.19 is: 851.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.72 : 922.47 = 617.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.72/922.47 = 617.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.72x = 922.47 × 617.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.72x = 569,339.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,339.26/668.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.39

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