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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.82, 922.98 and 406.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.82, 922.98 and 406.86 is: 561.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.82 : 922.98 = 406.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.82/922.98 = 406.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.82x = 922.98 × 406.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.82x = 375,523.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,523.64/668.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.47

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