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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.60, 921.84 and 502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.60, 921.84 and 502.28 is: 692.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.60 : 921.84 = 502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.60/921.84 = 502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.60x = 921.84 × 502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.60x = 463,021.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,021.80/668.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.52

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