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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.64, 921.78 and 576.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.64, 921.78 and 576.36 is: 794.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.64 : 921.78 = 576.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.64/921.78 = 576.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.64x = 921.78 × 576.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.64x = 531,277.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,277.12/668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.57

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