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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.99, 923.56 and 448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.99, 923.56 and 448.32 is: 618.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.99 : 923.56 = 448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.99/923.56 = 448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.99x = 923.56 × 448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.99x = 414,050.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,050.42/668.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.92

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