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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.48, 997.76 and 560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.48, 997.76 and 560.64 is: 836.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.48 : 997.76 = 560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.48/997.76 = 560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.48x = 997.76 × 560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.48x = 559,384.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,384.17/668.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.80

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