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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.86, 921.81 and 491.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.86, 921.81 and 491.08 is: 677.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.86 : 921.81 = 491.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.86/921.81 = 491.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.86x = 921.81 × 491.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.86x = 452,682.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,682.45/667.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.81

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