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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.03, 921.32 and 501.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.03, 921.32 and 501.95 is: 692.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.03 : 921.32 = 501.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.03/921.32 = 501.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.03x = 921.32 × 501.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.03x = 462,460.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,460.13/668.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.28

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