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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.28, 919.44 and 520.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.28, 919.44 and 520.32 is: 715.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.28 : 919.44 = 520.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.28/919.44 = 520.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.28x = 919.44 × 520.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.28x = 478,403.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,403.02/668.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.87

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