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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.85, 923.38 and 403.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.85, 923.38 and 403.34 is: 556.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.85 : 923.38 = 403.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.85/923.38 = 403.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.85x = 923.38 × 403.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.85x = 372,433.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,433.93/668.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.83

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