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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.70, 998.15 and 576.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.70, 998.15 and 576.36 is: 860.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.70 : 998.15 = 576.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.70/998.15 = 576.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.70x = 998.15 × 576.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.70x = 575,290.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,290.85/668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.31

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