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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.88, 922.41 and 403.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.88, 922.41 and 403.27 is: 556.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.88 : 922.41 = 403.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.88/922.41 = 403.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.88x = 922.41 × 403.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.88x = 371,980.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,980.28/668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.12

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