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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.86, 922.87 and 403.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.86, 922.87 and 403.46 is: 556.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.86 : 922.87 = 403.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.86/922.87 = 403.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.86x = 922.87 × 403.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.86x = 372,336.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,336.75/668.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.68

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