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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.79, 924.21 and 581.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.79, 924.21 and 581.31 is: 803.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.79 : 924.21 = 581.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.79/924.21 = 581.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.79x = 924.21 × 581.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.79x = 537,252.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,252.52/668.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.32

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