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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.80, 922.80 and 403.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.80, 922.80 and 403.16 is: 556.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.80 : 922.80 = 403.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.80/922.80 = 403.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.80x = 922.80 × 403.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.80x = 372,036.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,036.05/668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.27

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