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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.65, 922.54 and 521.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.65, 922.54 and 521.29 is: 719.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.65 : 922.54 = 521.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.65/922.54 = 521.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.65x = 922.54 × 521.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.65x = 480,910.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,910.88/668.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.23

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