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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.86, 922.15 and 458.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.86, 922.15 and 458.66 is: 632.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.86 : 922.15 = 458.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.86/922.15 = 458.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.86x = 922.15 × 458.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.86x = 422,953.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,953.32/668.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.35

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