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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.61, 921.98 and 653.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.61, 921.98 and 653.52 is: 901.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.61 : 921.98 = 653.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.61/921.98 = 653.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.61x = 921.98 × 653.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.61x = 602,534.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,534.00/668.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.17

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