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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.96, 921.88 and 501.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.96, 921.88 and 501.88 is: 692.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.96 : 921.88 = 501.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.96/921.88 = 501.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.96x = 921.88 × 501.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.96x = 462,673.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,673.13/667.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.67

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