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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.94, 923.36 and 459.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.94, 923.36 and 459.04 is: 633.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.94 : 923.36 = 459.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.94/923.36 = 459.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.94x = 923.36 × 459.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.94x = 423,859.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,859.17/668.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.63

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