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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.29, 921.35 and 511.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.29, 921.35 and 511.01 is: 704.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.29 : 921.35 = 511.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.29/921.35 = 511.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.29x = 921.35 × 511.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.29x = 470,816.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,816.51/668.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.51

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