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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.95, 922.80 and 406.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.95, 922.80 and 406.78 is: 561.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.95 : 922.80 = 406.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.95/922.80 = 406.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.95x = 922.80 × 406.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.95x = 375,376.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,376.58/668.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.14

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