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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.90, 923.40 and 459.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.90, 923.40 and 459.45 is: 634.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.90 : 923.40 = 459.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.90/923.40 = 459.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.90x = 923.40 × 459.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.90x = 424,256.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,256.13/668.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.26

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