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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668, 920.50 and 665.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668, 920.50 and 665.44 is: 916.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668 : 920.50 = 665.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668/920.50 = 665.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668x = 920.50 × 665.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668x = 612,537.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,537.52/668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.97

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