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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.74, 923.03 and 406.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.74, 923.03 and 406.93 is: 561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.74 : 923.03 = 406.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.74/923.03 = 406.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.74x = 923.03 × 406.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.74x = 375,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,608.60/668.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.67

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