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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.68, 922.65 and 502.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.68, 922.65 and 502.54 is: 693.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.68 : 922.65 = 502.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.68/922.65 = 502.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.68x = 922.65 × 502.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.68x = 463,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,668.53/668.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.41

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