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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.72, 922.90 and 406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.72, 922.90 and 406.88 is: 561.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.72 : 922.90 = 406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.72/922.90 = 406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.72x = 922.90 × 406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.72x = 375,509.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,509.55/668.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.53

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