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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.48, 998.20 and 529.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.48, 998.20 and 529.97 is: 791.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.48 : 998.20 = 529.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.48/998.20 = 529.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.48x = 998.20 × 529.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.48x = 529,016.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,016.05/668.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.37

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