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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.50, 920.58 and 666.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.50, 920.58 and 666.46 is: 917.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.50 : 920.58 = 666.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.50/920.58 = 666.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.50x = 920.58 × 666.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.50x = 613,529.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,529.75/668.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.77

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