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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.94, 923.30 and 407.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.94, 923.30 and 407.17 is: 561.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.94 : 923.30 = 407.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.94/923.30 = 407.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.94x = 923.30 × 407.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.94x = 375,940.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,940.06/668.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.99

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