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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.92, 922.28 and 493.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.92, 922.28 and 493.96 is: 681.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.92 : 922.28 = 493.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.92/922.28 = 493.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.92x = 922.28 × 493.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.92x = 455,569.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,569.43/668.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.05

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