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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.73, 921.94 and 576.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.73, 921.94 and 576.46 is: 794.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.73 : 921.94 = 576.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.73/921.94 = 576.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.73x = 921.94 × 576.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.73x = 531,461.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,461.53/668.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.73

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