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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.31, 921.34 and 576.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.31, 921.34 and 576.04 is: 794.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.31 : 921.34 = 576.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.31/921.34 = 576.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.31x = 921.34 × 576.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.31x = 530,727.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,727.11/668.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.13

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