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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.79, 922.03 and 511.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.79, 922.03 and 511.51 is: 705.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.79 : 922.03 = 511.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.79/922.03 = 511.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.79x = 922.03 × 511.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.79x = 471,627.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,627.57/668.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.20

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