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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.88, 922.50 and 472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.88, 922.50 and 472.44 is: 651.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.88 : 922.50 = 472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.88/922.50 = 472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.88x = 922.50 × 472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.88x = 435,825.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,825.90/668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.58

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