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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.79, 923.94 and 447.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.79, 923.94 and 447.66 is: 618.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.79 : 923.94 = 447.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.79/923.94 = 447.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.79x = 923.94 × 447.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.79x = 413,610.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,610.98/668.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.45

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