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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.64, 921.25 and 499.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.64, 921.25 and 499.89 is: 688.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.64 : 921.25 = 499.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.64/921.25 = 499.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.64x = 921.25 × 499.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.64x = 460,517.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,517.81/668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.74

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