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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.76, 924.60 and 503.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.76, 924.60 and 503.82 is: 696.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.76 : 924.60 = 503.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.76/924.60 = 503.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.76x = 924.60 × 503.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.76x = 465,831.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,831.97/668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.56

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