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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.72, 923.20 and 459.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.72, 923.20 and 459.02 is: 633.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.72 : 923.20 = 459.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.72/923.20 = 459.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.72x = 923.20 × 459.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.72x = 423,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,761.50/668.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.70

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