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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.36, 921.84 and 502.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.36, 921.84 and 502.58 is: 693.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.36 : 921.84 = 502.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.36/921.84 = 502.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.36x = 921.84 × 502.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.36x = 463,298.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,298.35/668.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.19

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