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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.97, 922.78 and 403.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.97, 922.78 and 403.23 is: 556.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.97 : 922.78 = 403.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.97/922.78 = 403.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.97x = 922.78 × 403.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.97x = 372,092.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,092.58/668.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.22

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