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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.99, 921.71 and 500.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.99, 921.71 and 500.91 is: 692.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.99 : 921.71 = 500.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.99/921.71 = 500.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.99x = 921.71 × 500.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.99x = 461,693.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,693.76/666.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.20

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