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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.44, 924.78 and 551.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.44, 924.78 and 551.80 is: 763.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.44 : 924.78 = 551.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.44/924.78 = 551.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.44x = 924.78 × 551.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.44x = 510,293.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,293.60/668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.41

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