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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.94, 923.22 and 406.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.94, 923.22 and 406.98 is: 561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.94 : 923.22 = 406.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.94/923.22 = 406.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.94x = 923.22 × 406.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.94x = 375,732.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,732.08/668.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.68

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