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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.97, 923.39 and 469.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.97, 923.39 and 469.71 is: 648.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.97 : 923.39 = 469.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.97/923.39 = 469.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.97x = 923.39 × 469.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.97x = 433,724.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,724.93/668.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.35

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