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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.98, 922.92 and 472.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.98, 922.92 and 472.62 is: 652.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.98 : 922.92 = 472.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.98/922.92 = 472.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.98x = 922.92 × 472.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.98x = 436,190.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,190.45/668.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.02

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