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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.25, 921.97 and 511.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.25, 921.97 and 511.11 is: 705.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.25 : 921.97 = 511.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.25/921.97 = 511.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.25x = 921.97 × 511.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.25x = 471,220.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,220.92/668.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.16

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