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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.73, 923.01 and 406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.73, 923.01 and 406.68 is: 561.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.73 : 923.01 = 406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.73/923.01 = 406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.73x = 923.01 × 406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.73x = 375,369.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,369.71/668.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.32

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