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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.28, 923.58 and 520.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.28, 923.58 and 520.76 is: 719.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.28 : 923.58 = 520.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.28/923.58 = 520.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.28x = 923.58 × 520.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.28x = 480,963.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,963.52/668.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.70

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